the fold
noun
: a group of people who have a shared faith or interest
His former colleagues would be glad to welcome him back into the fold.
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As parents, conservative evangelicals tend to prioritize keeping children in the fold rather than encouraging them to push boundaries.
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Ruth Graham, New York Times, 17 May 2024
For now, though, Mexico can celebrate being the latest country to join the fold.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 May 2024
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Ruth Graham, New York Times, 17 May 2024
For now, though, Mexico can celebrate being the latest country to join the fold.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for the fold
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“The fold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20fold. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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