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fold

[fohld] / foʊld /




VERB
encase, enclose
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"It's best to bring Myanmar back into the fold," Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow told a press conference in Bangkok.

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

In the lab, AI is already delivering a tangible leap in efficiency, predicting how proteins fold, identifying potential drug targets, and screening millions of molecules virtually.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

Once there, the bacterial population increased by roughly 3,000 fold within 24 hours after treatment, directly damaging cancer cells.

From Science Daily Jul. 10, 2026

"We only roll or fold when we're trying to maximise the space of a drawer," says Carter, though you should be careful about which clothes you choose to file fold.

From BBC Jun. 28, 2026

“Dragon Sighs are fierce this year,” Connor said, struggling to fold the map.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate




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