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jealousy

[jel-uh-see] / ˈdʒɛl ə si /


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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

But Jamie has never shown any jealousy towards his younger sibling, and their mutual affection has often been in evidence.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

“I had written a book on writing once …” How did professional jealousy, competitiveness, possessiveness, or, on the brighter side, tenderness, collaborative spirit and generosity play out as you wrote a writing book together?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

I moved closer to her, confused by the jealousy bubbling in my chest.

From "Monday's Not Coming" by Tiffany D. Jackson




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