mixed bag

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One key takeaway from the nearly completed first-quarter earnings season is that companies catering to well-heeled shoppers have done well, while the rest are a bit of a mixed bag.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

V&A East Museum, then, is a mixed bag and largely a missed opportunity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Wednesday's results revealed mixed bag for the companies on that front.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Business owner Sarah Wells, who is part of the We Pay the Tariffs group, echoed Anthony’s view that Monday’s kickoff was a mixed bag.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

Naturally, in a mixed bag such as this, one can't complain if the quality of the contents varies.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, October 24, 1917 by Various