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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Las Vegas establishments lead with creations such as Nobu's Caviar Taco and Drai's Cotton Candy & Caviar.
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Dining establishments like sit-down restaurants, drive-thrus, gas stations and grocery stores are required to get food inspections, and governments have to release those inspections to the public.
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For the past few weeks, the Valkyries’ first-ever All-Star has been anchoring Golden State’s defense in critical moments, guarding opposing bigs and sacrificing offensive opportunities for the sake of scheme.
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So Bauer heads back to Mexico City, continuing a journey that has taken him everywhere except the bigs.
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“Old guards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old%20guards. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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