mixed reaction
noun
: a variety of responses among people
There has been a mixed reaction to the new policy.
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American Airlines’ fourth quarter earnings report drew a mixed reaction.
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Ted Reed, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
At the time of writing, the post has received more than 27,000 upvotes and over 7,000 comments, drawing a mixed reaction online.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
The offer is drawing mixed reaction; some praise the backup connectivity plan as handy for emergencies.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 15 Jan. 2025
There was a mixed reaction to Beyoncé's postponement in the comments section of her Instagram post.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Ted Reed, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
At the time of writing, the post has received more than 27,000 upvotes and over 7,000 comments, drawing a mixed reaction online.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
The offer is drawing mixed reaction; some praise the backup connectivity plan as handy for emergencies.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 15 Jan. 2025
There was a mixed reaction to Beyoncé's postponement in the comments section of her Instagram post.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Mixed reaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mixed%20reaction. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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