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jealousy

[jel-uh-see] / ˈdʒɛl ə si /


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I remember thinking: When I leave the theater, I’m filled only with joy and no jealousy because I could never do what she’s doing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

OpenAI says Musk is motivated by jealousy and regret for walking away from the company in 2018.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 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

She also excelled in the fast, showy aria in which she warns Dejanira to beware of jealousy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

He knew jealousy when he saw it, and while Dorian was clever, he was just as bad as Celaena at hiding his emotions.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas




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