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groundswell
[ ground-swel ]
noun
- a broad, deep swell or rolling of the sea, due to a distant storm or gale.
- any surge of support, approval, or enthusiasm, especially among the general public:
a groundswell of political support for the governor.
groundswell
/ ˈɡraʊndˌswɛl /
noun
- a considerable swell of the sea, often caused by a distant storm or earthquake or by the passage of waves into shallow water
- a strong public feeling or opinion that is detectable even though not openly expressed
a groundswell of discontent
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Example Sentences
Despite findings from the United States and Europe that show the positive mental health effects of gender-affirming care, a recent groundswell of state legislation has sought to curb access to gender-affirming health care for those who want it.
In a groundswell of revision, scientists are wrestling with this heritage.
The groundswell began early this year with the introduction of 253 bills proposing voting restrictions across 43 states as of mid-February, according to the nonpartisan Brennan Center for Justice.
The Bessemer fight, and Amazon organizing as a whole, reflect a new groundswell of interest in organizing among tech workers.
The groundswell of antitrust activity is continuing to intensify.
Immediately, there was a national groundswell of voices calling for Arizona Governor Jan Brewer to veto the bill.
And away from sectarian conflict, a popular groundswell for the government to move aside has failed to materialize.
Another 20,000-plus people would join the groundswell over the coming week.
In the Senate, Democrats are counting on consumer advocate Elizabeth Warren to generate a populist groundswell.
There is no groundswell of opposition to ‘Don't Ask, Don't Tell’ coming from our military.
It would be dangerous now to keep quite close to the rocks, for a heavy groundswell had risen.
There has been no rain in the night, and no groundswell to produce any vibration.
The courage and the endurance women must possess to face a groundswell like this!
For it is the nature of a groundswell to be exceedingly deceptive.
All over the country the groundswell of unrest was steadily and rapidly rising.
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