ambivalence

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Nguyen captures the ambivalence and anxiety surrounding these decisions.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

The subsequent track, Normal, is billed as "exploring the space between spotlight and silence" and expresses ambivalence about the cost of celebrity, with lyrics about surviving criticism and having to fake happiness for the cameras.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

While shoppers had greeted him in his old delivery job with anticipation, now as a return worker they hand over packages with a measure of ambivalence and perhaps, relief.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 31, 2025

Vegas happily feasted upon that ambivalence all night long.

From Slate • Nov. 18, 2025

He studied my face, and perhaps he saw an ambivalence about my own choices.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom