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

"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

Another group of brigade members stayed at the rear guard, without moving.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2021

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