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old guards

noun

plural of old guard

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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Servall Data Systems, the makers of Patronscan, also offers a flagging service that can help bars and venues alert their employees of problematic customers and share that information with other establishments that utilize this technology.

— Bay City News, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
Pazdan is not a rookie to presiding over closing masses for beloved area religious establishments.

— Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026

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