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noun

a body of troops going before the main force to clear the way, guard against surprise, etc.

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Origin of advance guard

First recorded in 1750–60

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How to use advance guard in a sentence

And Epstein continues to steer money toward universities to advance scientific research.
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A guard is manning the door, which is always kept ajar so she can be monitored.
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All the slots for arrivals and departures are allocated months in advance.
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Three years ago, Republican Guard soldiers came into the hills and killed a cleric accused of hosting Jundullah fighters.
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One of the honor guard approached with slow, measured steps and presented the flag to a uniformed captain.
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In particular the Governor of Adinskoy offered us a guard of fifty men to the next station, if we apprehended any danger.
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Done, says he, why let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing.
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One adorable smile she gave him, and before he could advance to hold the door for her, she had opened it and passed out.
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So strained became the relations between them, that for the last part of the advance they no longer met at meals.
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The rebels wished to advance from Lutao, but were kept back by the fire from the gunboat Maria Cristina.
The Philippine Islands|John Foreman

British Dictionary definitions for advance guard

advance guard

noun

a military unit sent ahead of a main body to find gaps in enemy defences, clear away minor opposition, and prevent unexpected contact

a temporary military detachment sent ahead of a force to prepare for a landing or other operation, esp by making reconnaissance

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