the joint

noun

US slang
: prison
five years in the joint

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In the joint research, the company aims to match the energy density of conventional lithium-ion batteries while delivering stable output and long service life across the wide temperature ranges encountered in orbit. Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026 City officials and Jefferson Health leaders cut the ribbon on Tuesday for the joint public safety hub. Dan Snyder, CBS News, 9 June 2026 Though Peres Magalhães agreed to testify against Banfield if prosecutors recommended a sentence of time served, Judge Azcarate ultimately sentenced her to 10 years in prison – the maximum sentence and well above the joint sentencing recommendation by prosecutors and her attorneys. Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 5 June 2026 The medications may affect pain pathways in the joint and nervous system, which could help people function better and delay or avoid surgery. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 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 13 Jun. 2026.

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