mixed reaction
noun
: a variety of responses among people
There has been a mixed reaction to the new policy.
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Though Davis’ decision to memorialize her grandmother in this way has sparked interest online, it was initially met with a mixed reaction from her family.
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 11 June 2025
The new pope’s online footprint was quickly dissected Thursday just minutes after he was elected the next head of the Catholic Church, sparking a mixed reaction from some on the right.
—Zoë Richards, NBC news, 9 May 2025
The report, which got a mixed reaction from several industry watchers, also doesn’t appear to reference auto parts manufacturing, a major piece of the auto sector.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 7 May 2025
Announcement is met with mixed reaction Some environmental groups argue that the EPA can’t legally weaken the regulations.
—Michael Phillis, Twin Cities, 15 May 2025
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 11 June 2025
The new pope’s online footprint was quickly dissected Thursday just minutes after he was elected the next head of the Catholic Church, sparking a mixed reaction from some on the right.
—Zoë Richards, NBC news, 9 May 2025
The report, which got a mixed reaction from several industry watchers, also doesn’t appear to reference auto parts manufacturing, a major piece of the auto sector.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 7 May 2025
Announcement is met with mixed reaction Some environmental groups argue that the EPA can’t legally weaken the regulations.
—Michael Phillis, Twin Cities, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for mixed reaction
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“Mixed reaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mixed%20reaction. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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