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as in to flop
to be unsuccessful
the business folded after just two months
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as in pack
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
ready to welcome their old Liberal friend back into the fold
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Recent Examples of fold
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
How to Properly Retire a Flag While retiring a flag involves taking it down, folding it into a triangle, and respectfully burning it, there are specific protocols to follow.
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Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
So just as the Heat reached for Goldin, the former Florida Atlantic University Final Four center, after last year’s draft, other undrafted prospects were brought into the Heat fold for offseason Exhibit 10 tryout contracts.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
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Verb
Before noon, families had folding chairs lined up along Highways 244 and 16A, in Keystone and Hill City, and not for any parade – just to look up nearly 12 hours from now.
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Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
How to Properly Retire a Flag While retiring a flag involves taking it down, folding it into a triangle, and respectfully burning it, there are specific protocols to follow.
—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Noun
On Nia Archives’ second album, Emotional Junglist, jungle’s pop princess folds surf, pop-rock, and grunge into high-octane breaks.
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Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
So just as the Heat reached for Goldin, the former Florida Atlantic University Final Four center, after last year’s draft, other undrafted prospects were brought into the Heat fold for offseason Exhibit 10 tryout contracts.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
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Crawford also doubled to lead off the sixth, but Chandler worked his way out of that jam, striking out both Turner and Kyle Schwarber, then retiring Harper on a soft grounder to second.
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For many state workers, the return-to-office order means doubling their weekly commute after nearly six years of hybrid work.
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This one kinda flopped Stateside but was pretty big around the world.
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The record flopped — but their next, Sounds of Silence, fared better, thanks to their sumptuous harmonies and Garfunkel’s hauntingly emotive voice.
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The reserve Ticonderoga cup with rum, brandy and pineapple packs a punch but remains extremely refreshing.
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In Chicago, a carry-away 12-pack of beer gets slapped with more than $2 in tax.
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When AllHere collapsed in mid-2024, the district — with Carvalho’s support — launched an internal review.
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At least 383 buildings and over 1,000 other structures had collapsed or were heavily affected, and officials were still assessing the damage.
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As darkness settled over Washington Square Park, supporters formed circles, waved Ghanaian flags and continued singing Jama into the evening.
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Activities include swimming, competitions, sports, but also therapeutic group dialogue circles.
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From 1994 to 2018, Mexico failed to win a World Cup knockout game and, in 2022, failed to advance past the group stage — its worst showing at a World Cup since 1978.
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Such a bond occurs when a judge grants a compassionate release for inmates who are in failing health and no longer a threat to the community.
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Merzouk took on the tough responsibility of coaching a bunch of rambunctious kids (including Alek) on the Eastside Kickers club in Cleveland Heights.
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And the hottest of the bunch, the green, is a fiery combination of both jalapeños and green habaneros.
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Amid the mutiny in the House, Johnson canceled unrelated votes, struggling to get enough support to move the legislation.
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The Pirates posted a six-run fifth inning against struggling starter Aaron Nola (3-5).
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“Fold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fold. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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