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jealous

[jel-uhs] / ˈdʒɛl əs /


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Clark’s supporters, however, argue that she’s been unfairly targeted by opposing players who are jealous of all the attention that is lavished upon her.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

Student body president Summit Louth said he had spoken to around 50 classmates and they were either happy or jealous the policy didn’t exist when they were freshmen.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026

"But I'm sad and jealous for Wales," he said.

From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026

Garcia’s Ford seems not just jealous but borderline apoplectic.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

“You’re just jealous because we’re going to spend a week cutting and pasting World Series highlights into a PowerPoint presentation,” Jay D. said, smirking.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen




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