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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Cox also was instrumental in getting Butterworth into the fold, resulting in series MobLand and The Agency, both with 101 Studios.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 May 2026
With Kerr back in the fold, the next major question is what happens with Green.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 14 May 2026
With Crawford now in the fold, Missouri’s backcourt continues to take shape heading into next season as the program looks to build on last year’s NCAA Tournament appearance and compete again in the Southeastern Conference.
—Aaron Segal, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
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.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 May 2026
With Kerr back in the fold, the next major question is what happens with Green.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 14 May 2026
With Crawford now in the fold, Missouri’s backcourt continues to take shape heading into next season as the program looks to build on last year’s NCAA Tournament appearance and compete again in the Southeastern Conference.
—Aaron Segal, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
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.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
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“The fold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20fold. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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