as in establishment
the usually older members of an organization (such as a political party) who do not want or like change
She's not popular with the old guard.
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Recent Examples of old guard
The 23-year-old guard had a few extra words for Forte, and Forte eventually assessed Cunningham the second tech that sent him for an early shower.
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Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
Peters has used the spotlight to redirect focus onto many in this old guard.
—Grace Byron, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2025
The 27-year-old guard was the top interior lineman in this free-agent class after four seasons with the 49ers.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2025
Peters has used the spotlight to redirect focus onto many in this old guard.
—Grace Byron, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2025
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Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
Peters has used the spotlight to redirect focus onto many in this old guard.
—Grace Byron, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2025
The 27-year-old guard was the top interior lineman in this free-agent class after four seasons with the 49ers.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2025
Peters has used the spotlight to redirect focus onto many in this old guard.
—Grace Byron, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for old guard
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“Old guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old%20guard. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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