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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But it’s also brought a lot of old players back into the fold.
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Rob Wieland, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Like its rivals, Fox News is under pressure to keep younger viewers coming into the fold.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
This was the next studio tentpole piece after Paranormal, but Insidious brought a little star power to the fold, with Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne in the starring roles.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2024
Under Nexstar, spending was slashed and live sports and weekend programming joined the fold, and unscripted fare elbowed out all but a small handful of the prior slate.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024
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Rob Wieland, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Like its rivals, Fox News is under pressure to keep younger viewers coming into the fold.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
This was the next studio tentpole piece after Paranormal, but Insidious brought a little star power to the fold, with Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne in the starring roles.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2024
Under Nexstar, spending was slashed and live sports and weekend programming joined the fold, and unscripted fare elbowed out all but a small handful of the prior slate.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024
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“The fold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20fold. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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