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old guards

noun

plural of old guard

as in establishments

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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When Russians discovered karaoke, thousands of venues sprang up, from cheap sushi joints to lavish establishments where an orchestra and backup singers accompanied anyone willing to step onto the stage and, for a few minutes, feel like a star.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
This week’s literary geography quiz is a tour of the cafes, clubs and other establishments around New York City that attracted poets and authors.

— J. D. Biersdorfer, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

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Unfortunately, the less said about China’s guards, the better; their main job is to get the ball past half court without turning it over and then feed the bigs.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
That is a remarkable incentive, if not catnip, to send Condon to the bigs.

— Troy Renck, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2026

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