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 Grady and Groves in the fold, Minnesota is down to three open scholarship spots for the 2026-27 roster.
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Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026
Besides, a little branding on a rising-star horror auteur is no bad thing, especially one who has been welcomed into the fold of producers James Wan and Jason Blum.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
The 49ers are now midway through their spring practice session and have introduced referees and scrimmage settings into the fold as Albin and Faanes look to find not just their best 11, but also the most versatile players who can check multiple boxes on defense.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
Scottie Scheffler was lurking, too, moving back into the fold with a 7-under 65.
—Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
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Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026
Besides, a little branding on a rising-star horror auteur is no bad thing, especially one who has been welcomed into the fold of producers James Wan and Jason Blum.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
The 49ers are now midway through their spring practice session and have introduced referees and scrimmage settings into the fold as Albin and Faanes look to find not just their best 11, but also the most versatile players who can check multiple boxes on defense.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
Scottie Scheffler was lurking, too, moving back into the fold with a 7-under 65.
—Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
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“The fold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20fold. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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