groundswell

Example Sentences

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Tuesday's service in Lisburn was arranged after the appeal triggered a groundswell of community compassion.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

The conservatorship was dissolved by a Los Angeles court in 2021, after a groundswell of public support to "Free Britney."

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

They start small and transform into a groundswell.

From Salon • Feb. 1, 2026

Speaking to Variety, he said the groundswell of support “was really nice.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

But really no one was spared from the groundswell of hate.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad