envied

Example Sentences

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Men's doubles is one area of the sport where British tennis is undoubtedly envied.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

And at that moment I remembered an older friend no longer with us whom I’d always envied because, as a boy, he’d go to Yankee Stadium and see Joe DiMaggio play.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

Entrepreneurs envied Cummings’ import success and wanted a piece of the action.

From Slate • May 25, 2025

David Bell, in his sixth season as Reds manager after playing 12 major leagues seasons, did his darndest to offer perspective, sounding as if he envied Greene.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2024

He could have easily made friends with stupid Dove, for Dove was lonely and admired Johnny as well as envied him.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes