be envious
Example Sentences
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When you’re trying to build a mountain over one of the country’s busiest freeways, it’s easy to be envious of original creation stories, when natural spaces were formed with just a wave of the hand.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2025
Most players on the WTA Tour would be envious of Swiatek's record this season.
From BBC • May 20, 2025
“You’ve got to be envious how he approaches every situation,” Spieth said.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 6, 2023
"It's human nature to be envious of people whom you know, are way more successful and have way more possessions and fame or whatever it is that you want," Luthar said.
From Salon • Jul. 23, 2021
It was just like Vonetta to be envious of someone else being in the spodight.
From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia
