the old guard
noun
: 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.
(US) The old guard is stronger than ever.
(British) The old guard are stronger than ever.
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Following the Opera War, the old guard is weakened and the Russells stand poised to take their place at the head of society.
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Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
This mixture of the old guard and new has the potential to fuel the next generation of Venezuelan football.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 11 July 2025
The rise of emerging brands has challenged the old guard to move with greater intention and the result is a more diverse, exciting industry.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
This trial and the non-professionals covering it have been commanding the eyes and ears of so many that the old guard is even playing nice, at least anecdotally.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
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Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
This mixture of the old guard and new has the potential to fuel the next generation of Venezuelan football.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 11 July 2025
The rise of emerging brands has challenged the old guard to move with greater intention and the result is a more diverse, exciting industry.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
This trial and the non-professionals covering it have been commanding the eyes and ears of so many that the old guard is even playing nice, at least anecdotally.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for the old guard
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“The old guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20old%20guard. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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