groundswell
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It has also seen a groundswell of grassroots support in some communities for more restrictions on new data centers.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
A groundswell of urgency over artificial intelligence is surging in Congress amid growing fears that the technology could destroy civilization.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
The proposed rule change led to a groundswell of opposition from some firefighters, who travelled to the state capital to testify about how it has improved their health.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
We felt a groundswell in New England, so we did it, D.C. and the Steelers’ stadium in Pittsburgh in 2005.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
The Exposition Company’s decision raised a groundswell of greed throughout Chicago’s South Side.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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