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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Robertson’s a key cog in that, even with Mikko Rantanen in the fold.
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Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 19 June 2025
But with Alexander now in the fold, the Ravens are hopeful for a Super Bowl run.
—Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Back in 2024, when Carlson seemed more securely in the fold, Andrew Marantz reported on the former Fox personality’s influence and goals for Trumpism.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 18 June 2025
Following a series of international elections in recent months, the G7 Summit included a new group of world leaders than in previous years — including one returning leader now that Trump is back in the fold.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 17 June 2025
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Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 19 June 2025
But with Alexander now in the fold, the Ravens are hopeful for a Super Bowl run.
—Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Back in 2024, when Carlson seemed more securely in the fold, Andrew Marantz reported on the former Fox personality’s influence and goals for Trumpism.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 18 June 2025
Following a series of international elections in recent months, the G7 Summit included a new group of world leaders than in previous years — including one returning leader now that Trump is back in the fold.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 17 June 2025
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“The fold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20fold. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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