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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And 2020 brought Chris Richards (then 20), Brenden Aaronson (19) and Gio Reyna (17) into the fold.
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Thomas Floyd,
Washington Post,
30 June 2026
Dua Lipa brought Schiaparelli into the fold by wearing the two piece suit for her registry, along with Chanel, Bottega Veneta and Versace.
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Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
With James in the fold, the line of players willing to take the minimum in Miami might double.
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Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
His role could also be impacted once Romy Gonzalez returns to the fold.
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Mac Cerullo,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
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Thomas Floyd,
Washington Post,
30 June 2026
Dua Lipa brought Schiaparelli into the fold by wearing the two piece suit for her registry, along with Chanel, Bottega Veneta and Versace.
—
Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
With James in the fold, the line of players willing to take the minimum in Miami might double.
—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
His role could also be impacted once Romy Gonzalez returns to the fold.
—
Mac Cerullo,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
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“The fold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20fold. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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