envied
Example Sentences
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The 67-year-old breast cancer survivor, who consults on sustainable textiles and runs a small farmers market, would never have her own property sprayed with pesticides, but admits to having envied neighbors who did.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
Perhaps the market shoppers I envied had simply made a few decisions before everything started charming them.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
Men's doubles is one area of the sport where British tennis is undoubtedly envied.
From BBC ● May 29, 2026
When I was 20, I envied my mother’s ability to seemingly buy whatever she wanted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2025
I just envied those dumb Bobbseys for having a superior adventure to ours, in that cool, snowy place, where no one had to endure an enforced fiesta.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
