ambivalence
Example Sentences
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Although Shapiro expressed some ambivalence about Disney stepping into a space Gay Days has been filling successfully for more than two decades, he also said the events can and will coexist.
From Los Angeles Times
Though that proves impossible, his attempt reminds us that ambivalence of all kinds, about people and love and stories and theater, is not a failure no matter what world you live in.
From New York Times
Her speech still has moments of ambivalence, as when she says that she found great happiness with a man who abused her.
From New York Times
“So this ambivalence signifies that Europe has not formulated a coherent policy toward China.”
From New York Times
“But there’s some apathy and ambivalence that has set in.”
From Washington Post
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