rear guard

Example Sentences

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"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

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

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

From Washington Post • Nov. 26, 2021

His fifties have been the kind that affect results: an unbeaten rear guard in Dubai, an Ashes counter-attack in Adelaide, the partnership with Smith to set up that Manchester bounce back.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2020

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