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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Timing is a complication for PSG, with several of their World Cup contingent, including Ousmane Dembélé, Fabián Ruiz and Achraf Hakimi, only just returning to the fold this week. Dean Jones, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026 Though this is often a bonding experience between moms and daughters, a Sacramento salon is working to bring dads into the fold. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Whoever wins will need to bring splintered factions back into the fold to beat Rogers. Mike Catalini, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 Transfers Xai’Shaun Edwards and Malae Fonoti are also expected to be in the fold. Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026 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 17 Aug. 2026.

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