the joint

noun

US slang
: prison
five years in the joint

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Although there have been similar warnings from individual countries in the past, the joint bulletin was described as unprecedented. CNN Money, 3 June 2026 Details of the settlement were being finalized, the joint statement said. Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 3 June 2026 The series, produced by Miraculous Corp, the joint venture between Mediawan and ZAG, is broadcast in more than 150 territories and has amassed over 60 million followers across social media platforms. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 June 2026 The income also can be paid over the joint life of a married couple. Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for the joint

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“The joint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20joint. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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