be jealous
Example Sentences
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When Mr. Snyder asked whether Mr. Cooper might be jealous, he denied it.
From New York Times • Jun. 7, 2023
He joked that "many people will be jealous" of the moment Sinfield kissed him as they crossed the finish line.
From BBC • May 16, 2023
An ice cube would be jealous of his chill.
From Washington Post • Mar. 17, 2023
That's three for three, Mason pointed out, "a batting average Lou Gehrig would be jealous of."
From Salon • Mar. 13, 2023
“If I were walking in Peebys moccasins, I would be jealous of a new brother dropping out of the sky.”
From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech
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