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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The presence of Son on LAFC’s roster could coax additional Korean corporates into the fold, creating a more competitive bidding process.
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Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2026
With Tatum back in the fold, albeit still working back into form, alongside Brown, the Celtics pose a serious threat to win their second NBA title in three years.
—Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Deshaun Watson, who has had a turbulent Browns tenure, is back in the fold, while Gabriel is back healthy heading into 2026.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The Wi-Fi 7 standard builds on these (and other) existing Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E technologies, while bringing a few new technologies into the fold.
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Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2026
With Tatum back in the fold, albeit still working back into form, alongside Brown, the Celtics pose a serious threat to win their second NBA title in three years.
—Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Deshaun Watson, who has had a turbulent Browns tenure, is back in the fold, while Gabriel is back healthy heading into 2026.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The Wi-Fi 7 standard builds on these (and other) existing Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E technologies, while bringing a few new technologies into the fold.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
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“The fold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20fold. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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