Sentence examples for provoking envy from inspiring English sources

And third, if the married priests are doing a good job and not provoking envy, why keep the celibacy rule for priests in general?

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And this naturally provokes envy and jealousy".

Each of their successes, real or perceived, can provoke envy or resentment in the other.

He did many things well enough to provoke envy: he was a dazzling writer, editor, dancer, cook.

He's in motion with enough platinum and diamonds to provoke envy from the jewel-encrusted Roc-a-Fella Records crew.

It also provoked envy and opposition from his union's national leaders, notably the then general secretary, Arthur Deakin, who effectively blacklisted Jones as a near-communist.

After such a transformation, it is easy to see why England's ability to swing the ball at pace has provoked envy, not to mention accusations of unnatural assistance.

Based on the concept of "kaizen," or continuous improvement, the Toyota Way is the philosophy that has supported the company's steady rise since its origins in textile manufacturing in the 1930s and has long provoked envy and consternation in competitors.

Whether they provoke envy, indignation or aspiration, these unscientific attempts to put a pricetag on the chattels of the world's wealthiest heirs and tycoons can always be relied upon to cause a stir.

When the winner of $165 million in the Mega Millions Lottery was asked what he would do with his newfound fortune, he answered in a manner likely to provoke envy, resentment or abject gloom in millions of hopeful but luckless lottery ticket buyers.