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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With the risen dough still in the bowl, fold one quadrant over itself into the center of the bowl (the fold will look like a rounded triangle). — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026 The unit is failing to find ball production, and now allowing big plays is coming back into the fold. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026 Rather than focusing solely on uniting the party’s traditional coalition in the aftermath of the primary, El-Sayed has sought to bring new voters — particularly college students and rural residents — into the fold. — Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026 Teller recently wrapped Copperhead, a project that brought him back in the fold with Only the Brave production company Black Label Media. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 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 5 Nov. 2026.

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