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grassroots

[gras-roots, -roots, grahs-] / ˈgræsˌruts, -ˌrʊts, ˈgrɑs- /


ADJECTIVE
involving ordinary people, rather than politicians
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Murphy, who remains low in the betting odds, has his cash and is building up chits, hoping for later institutional and grassroots support.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 2026

In one grassroots effort to ease headaches, an online platform has been created to allow users to upload real-time updates on availability, prices and waiting times.

From Barron's Sep. 8, 2026

Sales of the shirt go both towards supporting the club as well as to grassroots music venues, with the club having partnered with four famous bands for their 2026/27 season team kits.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

Norman, the suburban Charlotte congressman whom Graham defeated, ran as a hard-right grassroots conservative.

From Slate Aug. 26, 2026

Over the years, it had taken hold at the grassroots, and in 1960 Levi was one of fifty thousand boys gearing up to compete in local races around the country.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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