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ambivalent

[am-biv-uh-luhnt] / æmˈbɪv ə lənt /


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Asked about the first weekend at Coachella, one of her biggest opportunities in the States so far, she’s ambivalent.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

US President Donald Trump's position however appears more ambivalent.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

A terrific story captures the ambivalent emotions surrounding the ballet performance of Sylvia’s teenage grandchildren.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

There was an ambivalent, if not stone cold, attitude towards the beefy Californian.

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2025

“I suppose I have an ambivalent attitude toward it” Major Sanderson sprang up with joy when he heard the words “ambivalent attitude.”

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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