grassroots

Example Sentences

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AmericaFest once positioned itself as a training ground for grassroots activism.

From Salon

As its operations wind down, members of the Hostages Families Forum have been reflecting on its extraordinary evolution which turned the grassroots group into a powerful international lobbying force.

From BBC

“So I’m a scientist, and I analyzed whether a grassroots campaign could work,” Manzur said.

From Salon

Since her daughter died three years ago, she has co-founded Parents Rise — a grassroots advocacy group — and works to raise awareness about the risks youth face online.

From Los Angeles Times

Kirkwood is aiming to use that funding to help rescue a grassroots entertainment scene he describes as "dying".

From BBC