How to Use mixed reaction in a Sentence

mixed reaction

noun
  • The plan has met a mixed reaction, with support from some corners and skepticism from others.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN, 22 Aug. 2023
  • The argument met with a mixed reaction, one that seemed to reflect the justices’ views of the underlying legal issue.
    Adam Liptak, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2023
  • In Texas, Griner’s case continued to get mixed reaction divided largely on party lines.
    Kevin Sherrington, Dallas News, 8 June 2023
  • During the voting period, the details of the agreement got a mixed reaction from union members who spoke with The Hollywood Reporter early in the voting period.
    Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 June 2023
  • Dave Chappelle tackles the Israel-Hamas war onstage with a mixed reaction that included early exits.
    Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2023
  • The invitation, intended to make the ceremony more inclusive, has drawn a mixed reaction in Britain and beyond.
    Amanda Coletta, Washington Post, 5 May 2023
  • Holden, the longtime Trickbot researcher, says Trickbot members have had mixed reaction to being unmasked.
    Matt Burgess, WIRED, 30 Aug. 2023
  • In the aftermath of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, thousands of Russians who morally opposed the war or simply wanted to escape mobilization have fled to Georgia, to a mixed reaction from the locals.
    Yuliya Talmazan, NBC News, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Bailey’s adaptation of the titular character was widely praised by critics, although the movie as a whole got a decidedly mixed reaction.
    David Goldman, CNN, 29 May 2023
  • The news resulted in a mixed reaction on social media, with some Skyline enthusiasts praising the move and others mourning the loss of their favorite Pepsi drinks, specifically Mountain Dew which many like to pair with their coneys.
    The Enquirer, 18 Mar. 2024
  • While some may find value in the tool, the mixed reaction hinted at the challenges companies face in rolling out new generative AI technology to their products, and particularly in products like Snapchat, whose users skew younger.
    Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN, 16 Aug. 2023
  • The mixed reaction put attorneys for Dominion on the defensive during their post-trial interviews after the settlement was announced.
    Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Amazon’s investment in same-day delivery will likely get a mixed reaction from investors, said Neil Saunders, an analyst at Globaldata Plc.
    Spencer Soper, Fortune, 31 July 2023
  • The letters prompted a mixed reaction from both critics of e-cigarettes and vocal proponents of promoting vaping as a safer alternative to cigarettes.
    Nicholas Florko, STAT, 3 May 2023
  • The proposal was met with mixed reaction from environmental advocates.
    Gregory Wallace, CNN, 28 July 2023
  • Henry’s plea for international aid drew a mixed reaction in Haiti, in part because past international interventions have failed to bring long-lasting stability.
    Amanda Coletta, Washington Post, 26 Jan. 2024

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