rear guard

Example Sentences

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The British suffered heavy casualties—including the death of Braddock—and might well have taken even more damage had Washington not mustered a rear guard and led a fighting retreat.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

It will install the rear guard for members that request one, which is 17,000 to date.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 23, 2023

In private WhatsApp messages with a special adviser, he said he had to take "rear guard action" to ensure schools did not open, while the then-education secretary was battling to keep children in school.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2023

Peloton said in a statement it was pleased to have reached this settlement and said "it continues to pursue the CPSC’s approval of a Tread+ rear guard that would further augment its safety features."

From Reuters • Jan. 5, 2023

The rear guard was gone, bound for Thorn Valley.

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien