In 1989, with two solo albums and a brief Stones-less tour behind him, Jagger returned to the fold.

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The 32-year-old quit Test rugby after the 2007 World Cup but returned to the fold to help Wales win the Grand Slam.

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Peter has returned to the fold having opted out after 28 Up due to what he felt was unfair and unnecessarily negative press comment.

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At one point the striking cricketers numbered 15 players, but that soon dwindled as some players returned to the fold, and other left for careers outside the country.

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Miller, who snubbed the official U.S. ski team in 2007 and appeared on the brink of retirement, returned to the fold last year and prepared carefully for the Games.

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Disgruntled Social Democratic voters have returned to the fold.

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Now it has returned to the fold.

ECONOMIST: India

But MK Dons striker Easter, who returned to the Wales fold for the last match against Liechtenstein, says John Toshack's men now must look forward.

BBC: Easter urges Wales to look ahead

The Sadrists have since returned to the government fold.

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However, in 2001 McClair returned to the Old Trafford fold in the role of Manchester United reserve team manager and has remained a vital part of the youth coaching staff there.

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