rear guard
Example Sentences
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The Church, in this narrative, was a rear guard, fighting a losing battle against the inevitable disenchantment of the world.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
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 noted that it continues to pursue the CPSC’s approval of a Tread+ rear guard that would further enhance its safety features.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 5, 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
Doli, still muttering angrily about his buzzing ears, rode last, as rear guard, although he flatly refused to make himself invisible no matter what the circumstances.
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
