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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Meta has also purchased a $14 billion stake in Scale AI, to bring CEO Alexandr Wang into the fold.
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Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 27 June 2025
The studio has already brought two young Thai female directors into the fold, helming two features: The Great Esarn Heist, (directed by Cantana Tiprachart); and Songkhram Songkran, (the directorial debut of Pisinee Khaosamai).
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 26 June 2025
Wallace is a highly respected young basketball mind in league circles, bringing a new voice and team-building philosophy to the fold.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 June 2025
Robertson’s a key cog in that, even with Mikko Rantanen in the fold.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 27 June 2025
The studio has already brought two young Thai female directors into the fold, helming two features: The Great Esarn Heist, (directed by Cantana Tiprachart); and Songkhram Songkran, (the directorial debut of Pisinee Khaosamai).
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 26 June 2025
Wallace is a highly respected young basketball mind in league circles, bringing a new voice and team-building philosophy to the fold.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 June 2025
Robertson’s a key cog in that, even with Mikko Rantanen in the fold.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 19 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for the fold
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“The fold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20fold. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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