mixed reaction

noun

: a variety of responses among people
There has been a mixed reaction to the new policy.

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His comments came after the film’s mixed reaction at the Venice Film Festival, which included one journalist arguing that Guadagnino’s latest is anti-feminist. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025 Here, Newsweek explores how American Eagle is navigating its comeback with Kelce, what PR experts say about the brand's strategy to include more diversity — and the mixed reaction the campaign has sparked online. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025 Any federal action in Kansas City is likely to receive a mixed reaction from Missouri Republicans, who control every statewide office and both chambers of the General Assembly. Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025 Niccol’s policies have received a mixed reaction from customers and staff. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 15 Aug. 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 23 Oct. 2025.

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