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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Noun
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Once the doors of white establishments opened, many believed those doors led to something inherently better.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
6 Sep. 2025 -
Nashville offers numerous dog-friendly patios, bars, and breweries, with many establishments catering to canine companions by providing goody bags, treats and water bowls.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That changes the spacing for the bigs, who have to work in tighter confines without Cunningham and eventually Clark pulling defenders out of the paint.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
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Waiving Bradley without seeing how healthy those two bigs are would be irresponsible.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Old guards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old%20guards. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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