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vanguard

[van-gahrd] / ˈvænˌgɑrd /
NOUN
forefront
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If they are the vanguard of a sentient nonhuman enemy, we don’t have much to fear yet.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

"I will not give up on having a country with the ambition to be at the forefront, to be at the vanguard of Europe," he said on the eve of the strike.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

“Or do we want to be a party that is leading the vanguard to protect workers and to fight for working families?”

From Salon • Dec. 1, 2025

BlackRock, which had a C in 2022 and was once in the vanguard of ESG voting, has vaulted to an A. This year there are 12 B grades, compared to none in 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

Once we have the means to navigate, I will lead the vanguard through mysety.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan




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