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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People munched on cheese cubes and cheesecake bites or fanned themselves in the shade, watching on big-screen televisions as the old guard said their goodbyes inside the council chambers.
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Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
For the old guard who came up under the gatekeeper model, Jupiter Festival Miami also offers the chance to learn from the best and brightest creators, access key players in the industry who understand the forces at work, and understand how to replicate viral models successfully.
—Caitlin White, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
And the youngest players take over in ways the league has never experienced, the old guard is eager to help them along.
—Dan Robson, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The announcement from Clyburn, who turns 86 in July, comes as younger Democrats are challenging the old guard in primaries throughout the country.
—Kadia Goba, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
For the old guard who came up under the gatekeeper model, Jupiter Festival Miami also offers the chance to learn from the best and brightest creators, access key players in the industry who understand the forces at work, and understand how to replicate viral models successfully.
—Caitlin White, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
And the youngest players take over in ways the league has never experienced, the old guard is eager to help them along.
—Dan Robson, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The announcement from Clyburn, who turns 86 in July, comes as younger Democrats are challenging the old guard in primaries throughout the country.
—Kadia Goba, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2026
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“The old guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20old%20guard. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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