mixed reaction
noun
: a variety of responses among people
There has been a mixed reaction to the new policy.
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Since the move was made, there has been a mixed reaction from Gators fans.
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
The news of Gray’s acquisition prompted a mixed reaction from fans and outside observers.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Nov. 2025
Trump has attended many sporting events in person since returning to the White House, including a Yankees' game, Super Bowl LIX and the U.S. Open, often drawing a similarly mixed reaction.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Most Republicans have argued that Democrats are to blame for the shutdown, but polls have shown a mixed reaction from voters.
—semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
The news of Gray’s acquisition prompted a mixed reaction from fans and outside observers.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Nov. 2025
Trump has attended many sporting events in person since returning to the White House, including a Yankees' game, Super Bowl LIX and the U.S. Open, often drawing a similarly mixed reaction.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Most Republicans have argued that Democrats are to blame for the shutdown, but polls have shown a mixed reaction from voters.
—semafor.com, 5 Nov. 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 14 Dec. 2025.
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