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

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

“If I were walking in Peebys moccasins, I would be jealous of a new brother dropping out of the sky.”

From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech