11.   Since announcing the event several weeks ago, the grassroots effort has been gathering steam.

12.   The company, which also spends heavily on Spanish-language radio and television, is testing similar grassroots efforts to build relationships with Asian American and African-American consumers.

13.   The hospital hopes the study will be a first step toward grassroots efforts to make neighborhoods safer for children.

14.   The grassroots effort in Ithaca was sparked by the late Ruth DeWire, who was active in hospital work.

15.   They had to rely on assistance from the state, the military and grassroots volunteer efforts helped them rescue victims, provide relief and maintain order.

16.   This may be changing as a result of an emerging grassroots lobbying effort coordinated by a new private organization.

17.   To fight the proposed legislation, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association has launched a major grassroots lobbying effort.

18.   Traditionally, these grassroots lobbying efforts enlist the visitors -- in this case educators -- to go to the lawmakers from their home states and push their causes.

19.   A few years ago, Rob Nelson went on television to get people involved in his grassroots effort to cut the deficit and reform politics.

20.   Meanwhile, grassroots efforts by Vietnamese veterans to find clues to missing Americans are gaining momentum, said Vernon Valenzuela of the Vietnam Veterans of America.