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

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

But they appeared to be the rear guard of an army in retreat.

From Washington Post • Nov. 26, 2021

We spent all of our time as Fivers together, and we fall instinctively back into the pattern of those days, with me taking point and Helene the rear guard.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir