rear guard

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In private WhatsApp messages with a special adviser, he said he had to take "rear guard action" to ensure schools did not open, while the then-education secretary was battling to keep children in school.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2023

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

“The rear guard are afraid of everything. The Germans know what they’re after.”

From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway