ambivalent
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Alicia Hamann, executive director of the nonprofit Friends of the Eel River, is among the ambivalent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
But he's slightly ambivalent on what a mayor would mean for Glasgow, insisting it all really depends on who the person is.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
Even those ambivalent about China’s economy see positive signs on the ground for investors.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
Towns has always been an elite shooter, but not not ago, it was easy to find Knicks fans fed up with the big man’s ambivalent defense and virtuosity at collecting foolish fouls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
When he looked ambivalent, I lied and said, “I’ve been practicing with my dad at home. Even he thinks I’m getting better.”
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
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