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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But the ushering in of Harold Washington as Chicago’s first black mayor did not sit well with the old guard.
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Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
As cyberattacks of all flavors continue at an astonishing speed, the FBI issues a do-not-click warning and threat actors find worrying new ways to compromise your accounts, do not ignore the old guard.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
These days, for many vintage lovers, solid gold jewelry has surpassed the old guard of designer handbags as the de rigeur investment.
—Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025
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.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 27 Apr. 2025
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Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
As cyberattacks of all flavors continue at an astonishing speed, the FBI issues a do-not-click warning and threat actors find worrying new ways to compromise your accounts, do not ignore the old guard.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
These days, for many vintage lovers, solid gold jewelry has surpassed the old guard of designer handbags as the de rigeur investment.
—Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025
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.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 27 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 4 Jun. 2025.
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