the old guard
noun
: 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.
(US) The old guard is stronger than ever.
(British) The old guard are stronger than ever.
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His surprise win to lead the Liberal Democratic Party seemed more about the old guard sidelining upstarts — one in his early 40s, one a woman — than choosing Ishiba, 67, for his governing abilities.
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William Pesek, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
For example, the old guard often suggested that fish should only be paired with rosé or white wine.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
Peter Hill-Wood from Arsenal, Doug Ellis from Aston Villa, Martin Edwards from Manchester United, David Moores from Liverpool, Freddy Shepherd from Newcastle United, and Rupert Lowe from Southampton; this was the old guard of English football at the turn of the last century.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 8 Aug. 2024
Some of the old guard, including then CEO Simon Segars and Chief Architect Richard Grisenthwaite, took a more supportive stance, and others took a combative approach.
—Jim McGregor, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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William Pesek, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
For example, the old guard often suggested that fish should only be paired with rosé or white wine.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
Peter Hill-Wood from Arsenal, Doug Ellis from Aston Villa, Martin Edwards from Manchester United, David Moores from Liverpool, Freddy Shepherd from Newcastle United, and Rupert Lowe from Southampton; this was the old guard of English football at the turn of the last century.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 8 Aug. 2024
Some of the old guard, including then CEO Simon Segars and Chief Architect Richard Grisenthwaite, took a more supportive stance, and others took a combative approach.
—Jim McGregor, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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“The old guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20old%20guard. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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