the joint

noun

US slang
: prison
five years in the joint

Examples of the joint in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Berry’s long-term boyfriend, Van Hunt, will also be allowed to attend the joint meetings. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 5 June 2024 In this photo provided by the South Korea Defense Ministry, U.S. Air Force B-1B bomber, left, and South Korean fighter jets F-15K fly over the Korean Peninsula during the joint aerial drills between South Korea and the United States, South Korea, Wednesday, June 5, 2024. CBS News, 5 June 2024 While there is no damage to the bones at this point, the joint lining—called the synovium—is inflamed. Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 5 June 2024 Thanks to the joint venture, travelers flying on LATAM can credit their miles flown to Delta SkyMiles. Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2024 Stellantis owns about 21% of the joint venture, Leapmotor International B.V., which will begin selling cars in nine countries this year: France, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Greece, and Romania. William Gavin, Quartz, 22 May 2024 Cycling also helps to build strength in the muscles around the knee which can help protect the joint. Allison Aubrey, NPR, 20 May 2024 Luminate is owned by Penske Media Eldridge, the joint venture between Eldridge Industries and Penske Media Corporation that also owns The Hollywood Reporter. Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 May 2024 The deal is the first of a number of acquisitions planned by the joint venture. Leo Barraclough, Variety, 19 May 2024

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“The joint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20joint. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.

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