“It began as a largely grassroots movement of local activists concerned about pollution in their neighborhoods.”

“This degree of strict abidance may be variable between different groups, but those at the helm of the grassroots movements take it seriously.”

“The party's recent troubles following the policy about-face on the reform of the grassroots financial institutions illustrates the problem.”

“The needs and priorities of the people at the grassroot level are seldom taken into account.”

“He had the decisiveness and political support to override grassroot prejudices to advance his country's interest.”

“For sericulture to flourish in the State, it was about time that its promotion started at the grassroot level.”