1.   But, Hill said, a number of African American athletes have begun to rejoin the fold.

2.   If nothing else, the Lakers were pleased at the ease with which Bryant rejoined the fold.

3.   Some who expressed reservations a few days ago, like Reps. Phil English of Pennsylvania and Thomas Davis III of Virginia, have rejoined the fold.

4.   The time has come for the United States to recognize the reforms at UNESCO and rejoin the fold.