How to Use mixed emotions in a Sentence

mixed emotions

noun
  • So there was a lot of mixed emotions in hindsight about him.
    — Ew Staff, EW.com, 2023-04-10
  • Still, Ko recalled his time on the project with mixed emotions.
    — Stephen Witt, The New Yorker, 2023-11-27
  • There's a lot of mixed emotions happening, put it that way.
    — Julie Jordan, Peoplemag, 2024-01-20
  • The Sharks, who would go on to make the playoffs, had mixed emotions.
    — Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 2025-03-15
  • On the day peace came, there were mixed emotions — some felt joy; others sorrow.
    — Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 2025-04-27
  • Of course, a day like Mother's Day can come with mixed emotions.
    — Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 2023-04-26
  • The news of Rodney’s death stirred mixed emotions for both women.
    — Jordana Comiter, People.com, 2024-10-21
  • Two teams, one club; little wonder last weekend brought such mixed emotions.
    — George Caulkin, The Athletic, 2025-03-22
  • Carr may have mixed emotions about having the former Bronco as his new head coach.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2025-02-13
  • For Sarah's family and friends, the sentence brought mixed emotions.
    — Natalie Morales, CBS News, 2023-11-18
  • Other times, mixed emotions are an ongoing source of distress.
    — Anthony Gianni Vaccaro, The Conversation, 2024-09-23
  • There’s no one that Jeff can really talk to confide in or explain his mixed emotions.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2023-03-24
  • For many of the special teamers, ithe departure of Folk came with mixed emotions.
    — Christopher Price, BostonGlobe.com, 2023-08-29
  • Good news and no one to share it with, or choosing the lonelier path of following your joy, can come with mixed emotions.
    — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 2024-05-27
  • The admiration never ceased, and the ship’s final fate has brought mixed emotions.
    — Forrest Brown, CNN, 2025-02-19
  • When a church does get to the point of closure, a congregation can face tough decisions and mixed emotions.
    — Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 2024-07-10
  • For those who’ve come before Montalvo, this moment brings mixed emotions.
    — Brandon Sneed, Rolling Stone, 2024-04-16
  • Those in the owler community have reacted with mixed emotions.
    — Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 2024-10-11
  • These mixed emotions are often in conflict with how holidays are portrayed in the media, as times of joy and togetherness.
    — ​wendy Wisner, Parents, 2024-12-06
  • For a few new Americans, the ceremony elicited more mixed emotions.
    — Annie Vainshtein, San Francisco Chronicle, 2023-02-11
  • Recommended for anyone with mixed emotions about the rise of cosmetic Ozempic use.
    — Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 2023-12-22
  • This became Heim's 12th victory in the series, leading to mixed emotions.
    — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2025-02-15
  • WrestleMania 41 ended up leaving the audience with mixed emotions, to say the least.
    — Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 2025-05-07
  • The new category has brought mixed emotions to those who identify with MENA.
    — Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2024-05-07
  • When the trailer for Prime Video's new season of Harlem dropped, a wave of mixed emotions immediately hit viewers.
    — Giana Levy, refinery29.com, 2025-01-23
  • A bit old school compared to some players his age, the 32-year-old Judge shared mixed emotions regarding changes to the Yankees’ grooming policy.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 2025-03-13
  • The plan was received with mixed emotions by Amazonians, who like most of America don’t see eye to eye on the issue of remote vs. hybrid vs. in-office work.
    — Chloe Berger, Fortune, 2023-02-28
  • For transracial adoptees who grew up in White families decades ago, these TikTok videos and the attention this subject is now getting bring mixed emotions.
    — David Oliver, USA Today, 2025-05-09
  • The day has been full of mixed emotions for Swifties, as many are sad to hear that Reputation may not get the full Taylor’s Version treatment after all.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 2025-05-30
  • In an interview with Maariv, an Israeli newspaper, the father of Ms. Gilboa’s boyfriend said the family was feeling mixed emotions over the video.
    — Natan Odenheimer, New York Times, 2025-01-25

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