Example Sentences
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She remembers how friends envied her freedom; while they were tied down with dinner duty, their kids’ homework, and college savings, Kant spent her evenings painting and didn’t think twice about going out on weeknights.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
But as people who shared the experience of being “mocked and feared, blamed and banished, envied and imitated,” often allied, sometimes antagonists, theirs is a special case.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 3, 2026
Its comment brought into sharp focus the fact that Kenya risks losing its status as a democracy that many Tanzanians and Ugandans envied – and drew inspiration from.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2025
Entrepreneurs envied Cummings’ import success and wanted a piece of the action.
From Slate ● May 25, 2025
I glanced over at Fern and envied the way she raised her eyebrows, a sure sign that she was loving her story and couldn’t wait to turn the page.
From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia
