The phrase "a better guard" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when comparing the effectiveness or quality of a guard in terms of protection or vigilance.
Example: "After reviewing the security measures, we concluded that hiring a better guard would enhance the safety of the premises."
Alternatives: "an improved protector" or "a superior sentinel".
After a victory over Florida, Gators Coach Billy Donovan said Craft "physically beat up our guards; I don't know if there's a better guard out there".
In a speech to the education select committee in April he suggested that teaching other subjects was a better guard against what he called "risky behaviour".
With his flat, somewhat nasal intonation, Mr. Willis doesn't really sound like a raccoon; he would make a better guard dog.
There isn't a better guard in the country; I don't know another as good.
Meanwhile, Spurs guard Tony Parker needs to find a better security guard after his last one is accused of stealing and selling his autographed Michael Jordan jersey on eBay.
In the public sector, cautious use of public funds means "risk" is a term better guarded against.
I have a feeling that Anthony's system might better guard against double-votes, hence the discrepancies, but whichever system you go with, the result is the same.
Kentucky's Fitch was the better guard, but that had a lot to do with Erik Daniels scoring inside and opening up the outside.
"If she can play that way, I do not believe there's a better point guard in the country that can play both ends of the court".
Magic Johnson, the legendary basketball player who became fast friends with Michael's older brother Jackie, said, in all earnestness: "I truly believe Michael made me a better point guard and basketball player".
He even said he refuses to believe there is a better shooting guard than he is in the N.B.A. "I promise that New York has not seen the best of me yet," said Houston, who has averaged 16.4 points, 3 rebounds and 2.4 assists over his eight-year career.
