mixed bag
noun
1
: a miscellaneous collection : assortment
2
: one having both positive and negative qualities or aspects
his performance was a mixed bag
Examples of mixed bag in a Sentence
His performance was a mixed bag.
a mixed bag of professional astronomers and amateur enthusiasts attended the conference
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H. Colleen Sinclair, The Conversation, 21 Mar. 2025
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The Fort Worth Independent School District’s middle-of-the-year test scores for reading and math have yielded a mixed bag of results, but district officials say the scores show a limited reflection of the extra tutoring support recently implemented by the district.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2025
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—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2025
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H. Colleen Sinclair, The Conversation, 21 Mar. 2025
Becoming a mother can bring a mixed bag of emotions and physical challenges.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
The Fort Worth Independent School District’s middle-of-the-year test scores for reading and math have yielded a mixed bag of results, but district officials say the scores show a limited reflection of the extra tutoring support recently implemented by the district.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2025
Mismatched Throwing a mixed bag of designs and colors can make for a magical look.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mixed bag
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“Mixed bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mixed%20bag. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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