Example Sentences

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Local Bay Area swimmers have mixed feelings about the sea lions, which have been known to administer bacteria-filled bites to humans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Treasurys currently have mixed reviews, given the uncertainty about the trajectory of Federal Reserve interest rates and ongoing geopolitical conflict.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

Taiwanese people have mixed views about Cheng's trip.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

The results of many of these studies suggest that the treatments can help, while several others have mixed or unclear results.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

"I'm thinking these lads have mixed themselves up to flummox us."

From "The Whipping Boy" by Sid Fleischman