mixed bag

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“As expected, today’s refund portal launch is a mixed bag for small businesses,” said Dan Anthony, executive director of the advocacy group We Pay the Tariffs, in a statement.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

As it stands, results over the past 30 to 40 days have been a mixed bag, with cruises to the Caribbean “performing extremely well” and Alaskan cruises benefiting from a shift in demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

However, her England career has been a mixed bag, largely due to disruptive injuries, as well as her high-profile sending off during England's win over Nigeria in the last 16 of the Women's World Cup.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Even the war in Iran, which has shaken European and Asian economies, is something of a mixed bag for Canada.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Hesketh was lucky enough to share a room with a brother Lancer, and a mixed bag of Gunners and Hussars made up a cheery dinner-table.

From A Holiday in the Happy Valley with Pen and Pencil by Swinburne, T. R.