Sentence examples similar to grass roots association from inspiring English sources

The Muslim Brotherhood was founded by an Egyptian schoolteacher and imam, Hassan al-Banna, as a grass-roots association whose goal was to promote the reform of Muslim society by a greater adherence to Islam, through preaching, outreach and the provision of social services.

Habitat: Generally to be found lurking in the grass roots, especially near local Conservative associations and seaside shopping precincts in the home counties and the south-west.

But they also include practices that are not traditionally reckoned part of politics: education and information, grass-root initiatives, association, etc.

"David's in-depth knowledge and understanding of the workings of the association, strong financial disciplines, coupled with his passion for grass roots football and an excellent interview convinced us unanimously.

"It is all grass roots.

Change the grass roots.

"It's grass roots.

"Grass roots," the makeshift congregation thundered.

Doesn't sound "grass roots" to me.

"Grass roots all the way.

"It was so grass roots.