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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
/ ˈɡʊԻˌɛ /
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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Origin of groundswell1
Example Sentences
"Because of it, there was a groundswell of people really clamouring for a ban," he tells the BBC.
The pledge of more enforcement actions has rattled immigrant communities throughout California and across the country and spurred a groundswell of activism.
After joining Ginni Thomas’ “Groundswell” coalition—a project for coordinating conservative propaganda messaging—in 2013, Bongino curried the conspiratorial right through frequent appearances on Alex Jones’ Infowars network.
Speaking on background, officials at UCLA, USC and other campuses with large international student populations that saw a groundswell of pro-Palestinian protests last year said their administrations were looking over the president’s order with concern.
The Times’ findings should give great pause and concern to those expecting an immediate groundswell of opposition to President Trump:
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