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folder

[fohl-der] / ˈfoʊl dər /
NOUN
paper envelope for holding items
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A simple way to imagine this is like making two photocopies of a document but accidentally placing both copies into the same folder instead of separating them.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

“He brings with him, like, a two-inch folder stuffed with handwritten stock reports he had written on minor league bus trips,” Houston said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

I have a folder of Latin techno tracks that are specifically with Spanish vocals or Latin percussion.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

“And put the photos in a folder called special things. It helps you part with the physical objects.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Attached to the folder was a note from his father with his cell number in case they needed to get in touch with him.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith




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