envied
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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
When I was 20, I envied my mother’s ability to seemingly buy whatever she wanted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2025
Once Upon a Time’s owner Maureen Palacios envied the slumbering cat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2025
During recess, I always envied all the other kids who could climb to the top of the jungle gym.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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