mixed reaction

noun

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

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As Deadline has reported, the Sliding Doors-style single-camera pilot was met with mixed reaction at the network, with its odds considered 50-50 at best. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026 Read more about the mixed reaction in Britain to the king’s visit. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 27 Apr. 2026 Bieber debuted his headlining performance at Coachella on April 11 — and there was a mixed reaction to his minimalistic set. — Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026 Throughout the day, there has been a mixed reaction to seeing the agency here at the airport. — Dan Snyder, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026 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 9 Oct. 2026.

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