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

McCarthy said that the Consumer Product Safety Commission approved its design for a new rear guard for the product this past quarter.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 23, 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

Boyd, the company spokesman, said it’s still tying to get the CPSC’s approval for a rear guard — a sign that the treadmill could return to market.

From Washington Post • Jan. 5, 2023

Asha held her horsemen back as a rear guard, to keep the stragglers moving and see that no one was left behind.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin