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. 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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