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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The flotation itself was a mixed bag as the share price debuted at $14, below the target range of $16 to $20.
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Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 11 May 2025
The playing conditions have been a mixed bag so far, through 20 MLB games at Sutter Health Park.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2025
But one year later, the initial impact is a mixed bag.
—Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
Laviolette’s last two stops in the NHL have been a mixed bag.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 11 May 2025
The playing conditions have been a mixed bag so far, through 20 MLB games at Sutter Health Park.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2025
But one year later, the initial impact is a mixed bag.
—Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
Laviolette’s last two stops in the NHL have been a mixed bag.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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“Mixed bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mixed%20bag. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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