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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The fourth episode brings Laurel Gates (Christina Ricci) back into the fold.
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Jane Lacroix, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
There were early conversations about bringing Phil Lesh into the fold for the 60th anniversary shows.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2025
The hinge is also reportedly more durable, with less visible creasing on the screen at the fold point.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 9 July 2025
Now that the Skydance deal is done, the cable portfolio — consisting of brands like BET, MTV, Nickelodeon and the Paramount Network — is likely to leave the fold in some fashion.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 24 July 2025
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Jane Lacroix, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
There were early conversations about bringing Phil Lesh into the fold for the 60th anniversary shows.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2025
The hinge is also reportedly more durable, with less visible creasing on the screen at the fold point.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 9 July 2025
Now that the Skydance deal is done, the cable portfolio — consisting of brands like BET, MTV, Nickelodeon and the Paramount Network — is likely to leave the fold in some fashion.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 24 July 2025
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“The fold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20fold. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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