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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After 16 years of touring as a quartet, McVie suddenly returned to the fold, and the complete Rumours lineup hit the road for a triumphant reunion tour.
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2024
The new millennium saw a variety of up-and-comers added to the fold.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 17 June 2024
The day will come, of course, when the Randle, Anunoby and Mitchell Robinson return to the fold.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 14 June 2024
Much of that is because Lake’s politics is inflammatory, her public persona is divisive, and surely won’t attract moderate voters that Trump needs to bring into the fold.
—Jeongyoon Han, NPR, 6 June 2024
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2024
The new millennium saw a variety of up-and-comers added to the fold.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 17 June 2024
The day will come, of course, when the Randle, Anunoby and Mitchell Robinson return to the fold.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 14 June 2024
Much of that is because Lake’s politics is inflammatory, her public persona is divisive, and surely won’t attract moderate voters that Trump needs to bring into the fold.
—Jeongyoon Han, NPR, 6 June 2024
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“The fold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20fold. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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