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mixed bag

noun

Definition of mixed bag

as in variety

an unorganized collection or mixture of various things a mixed bag of professional astronomers and amateur enthusiasts attended the conference

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Recent Examples of mixed bag But it's been a bit of a mixed bag for DeChambeau, at least in majors, ever since. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026 Many edtech vendors hadn’t considered these things either, and the result was a real mixed bag of solution quality. — Al Kingsley Mbe, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 However, the widening trade deficit poses a mixed bag for the retailers and brands. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 July 2026 The month brings focus to your friendships, finances and relationships, creating a mixed bag of growth and self-reflection. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mixed bag

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Lionfish supplanted indigenous stocks like the red mullet to the dismay of fishers, who have seen local varieties popular with customers greatly diminish.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
But the Idaho Statesman covered a wide variety of other news.

— Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026

Definition of variety

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Petsense offers pet toys and food, grooming supplies, and a small assortment of rodents, reptiles, and fish.

— Gabe Hauari, Florida Times-Union, 30 July 2026
Colored denim has become an important complement to core denim assortments, and brands and consumers are gravitating toward effortless soft and sun-washed tones.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 July 2026

Definition of assortment

Noun

The party took an old-school turn when Charlie Wilson treated fans to a medley of solo hits and Gap Band classics.

— Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 July 2026
First, Christmas carolers came out and performed a medley to cultivate a Yuletide spirit on a balmy 80-degree afternoon.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 23 July 2026

Definition of medley

Noun

There’s also a collage and a striking large assemblage by Louise Nevelson.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 30 July 2026
Now that their next tour is in full swing, TikTok, Pinterest, and Instagram are already teeming with concert outfit inspiration through collage photos and videos.

— Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 29 July 2026

Definition of collage

Noun

The remaining $10 billion, or 89%, would go to a grab bag of seven bureaucratic housing programs.

— John Seiler, Oc Register, 21 July 2026
Three of the five subtypes were different flavors of night owls, and two were early birds—each with a grab bag of different properties.

— Kate Graham-Shaw, Scientific American, 9 July 2026

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