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groundswell
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ground·swell  (groundswl)
n.
1. A sudden gathering of force, as of public opinion: a groundswell of antiwar sentiment.
2. A broad deep undulation of the ocean, often caused by a distant storm or an earthquake.

groundswell [ˈgraʊndˌswɛl]
n
1. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) a considerable swell of the sea, often caused by a distant storm or earthquake or by the passage of waves into shallow water
2. a strong public feeling or opinion that is detectable even though not openly expressed a groundswell of discontent
Translations
groundswell [ˈgraʊndswel] Nmar m de fondo (fig) → marejada f
groundswell [ˈgraʊndswɛl] n [support] → lame f de fond, vague f de fond
the groundswell of opinion against reform
BUT l'opinion publique qui est massivement contre la réforme.
ground-to-air [ˌgraʊndtəˈɛər] modifsol-air inv ground-to-air missile
ground-to-air missile [ˌgraʊndtəɛərˈmɪsaɪl] nmissile m sol-air
ground-to-ground [ˌgraʊndtəˈgraʊnd] adjsol-sol inv
ground troops nplarmée f de terre
groundswell [ˈgraʊndˌswɛl] nmareggiata; (fig) → ondata
groundswell [ˈgraʊndˌswɛl] nmareggiata; (fig) → ondata


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Second, we simply do not have the time for "slowly creating groundswells that eventually lead to sea changes.
 
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