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grassroots

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


ADJECTIVE
involving ordinary people, rather than politicians
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Similarly, the group Our Revolution, which was founded as a way to carry forward the grassroots organizing behind Sanders’ 2016 presidential campaign, has thrown its organizing capacity behind Jackson’s candidacy.

From Salon Jul. 18, 2026

At least 20,000 of the comments used language that echoed an anonymous grassroots campaign focused on keeping quarterly reporting.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

In France, grassroots coaching is licensed and standardized by the country’s soccer federation.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 12, 2026

"It's not like in other countries where the top clubs are working on talent development and the grassroots clubs are just having fun," he added.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

LiNK moved to Torrance from Washington, D.C., to find cheaper rent and to focus on building a grassroots movement.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden




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