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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a mixed start" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation or event that has both positive and negative aspects at the beginning.
Example: "The project had a mixed start, with some team members excited about the new direction while others were concerned about the challenges ahead."
Alternatives: "a varied beginning" or "a diverse kickoff".
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"But '04 is off to a mixed start.
The US market has made a mixed start to trading.
Volkswagen's attempt at being more open and transparent is off to a mixed start.
The new education secretary seems to have got off to a mixed start.
Castres have had a mixed start to the season and I fancy the Saints might just sneak it.
David Morrison, senior market strategist at Spread Co, said: European stock indices have had a mixed start this morning.
Meanwhile markets are expect to get off to a mixed start, as investors await the Jackson Hole bunfight.
European shares have made a mixed start to the day, with the FTSE 100 edging higher but Germany's Dax dipping slightly.
And though the Revs made an excellent end-of-season push after a mixed start to 2014, it came too late to overtake the conference leaders.
Nicholas Kenyon left the Proms after a distinguished decade to take over at the Barbican, where Valery Gergiev made a mixed start to his stewardship of the LSO.
Leading shares have made a mixed start after yesterday's surge, but Pearson is one of the pacesetters, up 5% after a positive update.
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