Blackwater, now renamed Xe, was notorious in Iraq, where its guards gained a reputation for aggression.
From reign to reign the noble guards gained in influence, as they practically disposed of the throne.
On the ensuing possession, the Guards gained a couple first downs before losing another skill player.
She's one of the few kids I can talk basketball with and she understands what I'm saying". In addition to honing her ability to shoot, dribble, pass and defend, the former Estancia point guard, who now plays mostly shooting guard, has gained an understanding of the game, and how to help her teammates contribute to a successful team.
So, that's how we lost a propeller guard and gained an extra coat of dirt.
En route to San Antonio's 112-91 win in the Staples Center, Spurs guard Tony Parker gained a new fan.. who happened to be sitting on the Lakers' bench.
The portrayal of Mr. Lee as part of an old-guard machine gained some currency in recent weeks as evidence surfaced, in The Bay Citizen and The Chronicle, that independent groups were helping Chinese-American voters fill out absentee ballots for Mr. Lee and collecting them, and that a property manager had promised to repay employees who donated $500 each to the Lee campaign.
The guards eventually gained control of the situation, waving their hands frantically, restraining some supporters and ordering them to sit down in a large group before leading them away.
Lo, lo, the wretched wight, Who God disdaining, His mischief made his might, His guard his gaining.
They had bribed a guard to gain access to the tank, and little by little had managed to drain off two tonnes of the stuff.
