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jealousy

[jel-uh-see] / ˈdʒɛl ə si /


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What follows is part comedy and part emotional warfare as two middle-aged friends spiral into a battle of resentment, jealousy and revenge.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

It’s a rise to inspire jealousy: Bloom’s up 235% this year and more than 14-fold in the past 12 months, as fuel cells proved appealing to data-center operators.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Or you can get riled up with impatience, jealousy and/or dismay with a self-confessed couple who has everything, including $6 million set aside for retirement, and still want advice.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

"His lawsuit remains nothing more than a harassment campaign that's driven by ego, jealousy and a desire to slow down a competitor," OpenAI said of Musk in a recent X post.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Jesper tried to ignore the pang of jealousy he felt at that.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo




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