mixed bag

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The mantra “if it bleeds, it leads” has been, at best, a mixed bag for media over many decades.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

Now, regarding the supported VPN and encryption protocols, it’s a bit of a mixed bag.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

The couple’s glitzy life in California has left them with bills to pay, and so far the Sussex entrepreneurial efforts have been a mixed bag.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

A mixed bag of eye-catching imagery and formulaic writing, “Goat” disappoints because it follows every expected path toward a triumphant conclusion.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

It's our own idee, Miss Landis," he said proudly; "onc't a season Mr. Ferrall and his guests likes it for a mixed bag.

From The Fighting Chance by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)