be jealous

Example Sentences

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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

The first thing you should know about Domi & JD Beck is that it's OK to be jealous of them.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2023

Janie learned what it felt like to be jealous.

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston