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 move to get Snell back in the fold was made as right-hander Glasnow went on the IL before Friday night’s series opener against the Braves with lower back discomfort.
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Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
However, with Minshew, Brissett and Beck in the fold, the Cardinals could prefer to use one of those two veterans as their bridge quarterback or start the rookie Beck.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
The away uniform will follow the squad to the World Cup, and soon a complementary Air Jordan 3 will join the fold to invoke o Jogo Bonito.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
The conversation has become incredibly important as Harry has tried to return to the fold of the royal family, or at least, to foster a closer relationship with his father.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 3 May 2026
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Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
However, with Minshew, Brissett and Beck in the fold, the Cardinals could prefer to use one of those two veterans as their bridge quarterback or start the rookie Beck.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
The away uniform will follow the squad to the World Cup, and soon a complementary Air Jordan 3 will join the fold to invoke o Jogo Bonito.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
The conversation has become incredibly important as Harry has tried to return to the fold of the royal family, or at least, to foster a closer relationship with his father.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 3 May 2026
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“The fold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20fold. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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