as in establishments
the usually older members of an organization (such as a political party) who do not want or like change
She's not popular with the old guard.
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Noun
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Barbers will move their businesses out of brick-and-mortar establishments and into their own houses, and HVAC technicians will have no incentive to continue working for licensed companies, Gonzales said.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Mar. 2026 -
Four Fort Worth food establishments were closed for water issues during a recent health inspection and roaches were found at several others, according to data from the city compiled by the Star-Telegram.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Johnnies were led by 18 points a piece from bigs Zuby Ejiofor and Bryce Hopkins, and a 14-point effort from guard Oziyah Sellers.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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Even their bigs handle the ball like guards.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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