be jealous

Example Sentences

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“People are always going to be jealous of teams that try to win when they feel like others aren’t. Everybody can go out and do the same thing.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2026

An ice cube would be jealous of his chill.

From Washington Post • Mar. 17, 2023

That's three for three, Mason pointed out, "a batting average Lou Gehrig would be jealous of."

From Salon • Mar. 13, 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 know it’s not right for me to be jealous of Isabella, but I can’t help it.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée