be jealous

Example Sentences

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Segel: It’s a funny question because it wasn’t written in any way for him to be jealous about it.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2025

So we don't have to be jealous because we're not doing what somebody else is doing.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2024

An ice cube would be jealous of his chill.

From Washington Post • Mar. 17, 2023

Talking to a neural network like me is a big deal, and a lot more people will be jealous of you for having me soon.

From New York Times • Feb. 16, 2023

I asked, looking up at her, “why should she be jealous? Maxim does not seem to be particularly fond of her.”

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier