jealous
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"That's one of my favourite things," she says "I can write a song about being petty or jealous or super insecure, and I get it off my chest in a way that seems productive."
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The actor gives a distinguished, surprising performance as the jealous general in Simon Godwin’s superb production at the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
"I've always been jealous you had more time with him… I still am," he said to his sister.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
In her 12th genre-defying novel, Moreno-Garcia delivers a pulpy noir–telenovela mashup that would make James M. Cain jealous.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Made all the men jealous of the love thing she and Cinder had.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
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