ambivalent

Example Sentences

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His debut show of summer menswear in June last year won widespread praise, but his women's collection in October elicited a more ambivalent reception.

From Barron's

Unlike Europe, where leaders deliberately forged a monetary union to achieve greater economic integration and enhanced security for the region, the U.S. has been ambivalent about seeking a common currency with its geographic neighbors.

From The Wall Street Journal

For many Latino members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, there is an ambivalent sense of the Church’s stance on immigrants.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC

Los Angeles, home of the nation’s first freeway and drive-in church, has long been ambivalent if not downright antagonistic toward paid parking.

From Los Angeles Times