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

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

"The rear guard repair features a breakaway design that pivots away from the treadmill when it comes into contact with a person or object, shutting off power to the unit and decelerating the belt."

From Reuters • May 18, 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

Justin had instantly volunteered for the rear guard.

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