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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Frankie Muniz's chaotic on-screen family welcomes several new faces into the fold in the four-episode Hulu revival. Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026 These goals would certainly be harder to achieve without DeChambeau in the fold. Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2026 Two years ago, the Dolphins brought Jonnu Smith into the fold. David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026 Subscription streaming outlets in the fold include Shudder, Acorn TV and AMC+, and the company also has dozens of FAST channels organized by theme or IP. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 Apr. 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 11 Apr. 2026.

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