jealous
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From this odd, real-life figure Mr. Mintzker turns to the fictional tale of a renowned prince from ancient times who, while visiting Egypt, is transformed by a jealous pharaoh into a miserable, put-upon horse.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Older children, usually from seven upwards, can feel isolated or "quite jealous" of peers who haven't experienced loss, and grief can deepen as understanding grows, Sadie added.
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
But it is the golf that is likely to make a reader jealous.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
“Maybe she thinks you’re different. Maybe she’s jealous of you.”
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
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