Sentence examples for old guards from inspiring English sources

And without competition, games fall behind the times as stagnant old guards refuse to change.

Despite the torrent of public criticism against Blackwater, American officials say they are relieved that the old guards will stay on.

He was determined to shake up every major institution of power, turfing out old guards and bringing in men after his own heart.From the outset, several of his appointments elicited criticism and sometimes amazement.

No, it is because the staying power and mendacity of the entrenched old guards and old ideas in these countries is much deeper than most people realize and the frailty or absence of democratic institutions, traditions and examples much greater.

Even with the best of intentions these old guards find it hard to absorb the challenge presented by a newly empowered citizenry, backed by a feisty press and the streetwise zeal of bold young revolutionaries.These contrasts are starkest in Egypt.

Mr. Thaksin's defiance could set the stage for a high-level challenge to the reforms embodied in the 1997 Constitution, which have become a continuing battleground between the new and old guards in Thai public life.

True, there is an old guard.

The old guard is taking note.

The corrupt old guard could oust him.

"Indecent exposure!" cried the old guard.

Slowly, the Republican old guard was replaced.