mixed reaction
noun
: a variety of responses among people
There has been a mixed reaction to the new policy.
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There was a mixed reaction in Flav’s replies representing both sides.
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2025
Butler received a mixed reaction from the Miami crowd in his return.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 18 Jan. 2025
American Airlines’ fourth quarter earnings report drew a mixed reaction.
—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
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2025
Butler received a mixed reaction from the Miami crowd in his return.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 18 Jan. 2025
American Airlines’ fourth quarter earnings report drew a mixed reaction.
—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
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“Mixed reaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mixed%20reaction. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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