old guard
noun
variants
or less commonly Old Guard
1
: the conservative and especially older members of an organization (such as a political party)
2
: a group of established prestige and influence
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Brown said Jenkins brought up the 20-year-old guard’s shot selection and his tendency to die on screens defensively as the primary areas for improvement.
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Eric Nehm, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The 25-year-old guard was selected 15th overall in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Texans.
—Mike Kaye
updated May 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
That teenager is 19-year-old guard Kasparas Jakucionis, who the Heat selected with the 20th overall pick in last year’s NBA Draft.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
The 27-year-old guard is due for a new contract this summer that would solidify his status as one of the sport’s star players.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
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Eric Nehm, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The 25-year-old guard was selected 15th overall in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Texans.
—Mike Kaye
updated May 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
That teenager is 19-year-old guard Kasparas Jakucionis, who the Heat selected with the 20th overall pick in last year’s NBA Draft.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
The 27-year-old guard is due for a new contract this summer that would solidify his status as one of the sport’s star players.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
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“Old guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/old%20guard. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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