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Examples of folder in a Sentence
a folder offering tips for heating one's home efficiently
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John keeps her essays in a folder.
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Allegra Goodman, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026
Books and photos should be kept in a cool, dry environment and away from acidic cardboard, folders, and envelopes.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Creating a central folder, whether digital or physical, turns organization into a manageable annual task rather than an ongoing source of stress.
—Hillary Stalker, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Dec. 2025
The fifth group consisted of 120 images of hard drives, folders and boxes, apparently taken by investigators.
—CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
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Allegra Goodman, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026
Books and photos should be kept in a cool, dry environment and away from acidic cardboard, folders, and envelopes.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Creating a central folder, whether digital or physical, turns organization into a manageable annual task rather than an ongoing source of stress.
—Hillary Stalker, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Dec. 2025
The fifth group consisted of 120 images of hard drives, folders and boxes, apparently taken by investigators.
—CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
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“Folder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/folder. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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folder
noun
fold·er
ˈfōl-dər 
1
: one that folds
2
: a printed circular of folded sheets
3
a
: a folded cover or large envelope for holding loose papers
b
: an element of a computer operating system used to group and organize files
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