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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The campaign strategist acknowledged a feeling within Democratic circles of wanting to move on to a new, younger generation and that Emanuel comes from the old guard.
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Jared Gans, The Hill, 27 Apr. 2025
Traditionally too, the old guard had been wary of airing its dirty linen at the corner Bijou.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2025
Following the Opera War, the old guard is weakened.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
Once the old guard was no longer in the picture, the new investigation ramped up with remarkable speed.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 10 Apr. 2025
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Jared Gans, The Hill, 27 Apr. 2025
Traditionally too, the old guard had been wary of airing its dirty linen at the corner Bijou.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2025
Following the Opera War, the old guard is weakened.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
Once the old guard was no longer in the picture, the new investigation ramped up with remarkable speed.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 10 Apr. 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 24 May. 2025.
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