grassroots

Example Sentences

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She said youth sports at the grassroots level are failing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The teens are part of Make Great Plays, a grassroots organization that gives elementary school students a chance to dream, excel and believe they belong in educational echelons that once felt out of reach.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Stand With Crypto, a grassroots crypto group backed by Coinbase, on Thursday released its first endorsements in November’s midterm elections, giving its support to six incumbent lawmakers from both parties.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Events like last month's Brits Fringe Lab at New Century Hall were "amazing", she adds, at "trying to integrate into the grassroots culture of the city".

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Black Americans sent up a cheer of jubilation, and the ruling provided momentum and hope to grassroots civil resistance and social movements throughout the land.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly