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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That concession for Warner Bros was one worth making in order to keep Coogler in the fold for future projects.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
With the Huskies in the fold, the league’s football teams will play across four time zones (including Hawaii).
—Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
With their star center back in the fold, the Bruins felt more like themselves.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Following a week of uncertainty, the Cincinnati Bengals will have a key piece of their offense in the fold on Saturday.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
With the Huskies in the fold, the league’s football teams will play across four time zones (including Hawaii).
—Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
With their star center back in the fold, the Bruins felt more like themselves.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Following a week of uncertainty, the Cincinnati Bengals will have a key piece of their offense in the fold on Saturday.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
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“The fold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20fold. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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