envied

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Some former classmates are speculating about his mental health and whether he envied Loureiro’s successful career.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

Once Upon a Time’s owner Maureen Palacios envied the slumbering cat.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2025

Its comment brought into sharp focus the fact that Kenya risks losing its status as a democracy that many Tanzanians and Ugandans envied – and drew inspiration from.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2025

Aides guarded her privacy, and, as result, she enjoyed a level of anonymity openly envied by the president and first lady.

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2024

He was fascinated by them and sometimes envied their old clothes, their sloppiness, the way they didn’t seem to give a damn about anything.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier