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Translations for „rearguard“ in the English » Russian Dictionary (Go to Russian » English )

rearguard [ˈrɪəgɑ:d, Am ˈrɪrgɑ:rd] N no pl

Usage examples with rearguard

to fight a rearguard action

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English
The rearguard managed to rise to the occasion and drive them away.
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On the last trip across, most of the rearguard was able to escape, but several were left behind and captured.
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This was achieved, but the picquets and rearguard were heavily engaged on numerous occasions before they arrived.
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He played a major role in the rearguard defense.
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