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the joint

noun

US slang
: prison
five years in the joint

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But if the partnership proves fruitful, the idea is to let the joint operating authority just keep running things. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025 On the eve of FIFA’s selection show in June of 2022, the joint bid, despite inherent flaws, was still considered a strong contender. Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025 Through the joint venture, Yagi Tsusho will use its local operational expertise and relationships to introduce Khaite in key retail and digital channels in Japan. Evan Clark, Footwear News, 30 Nov. 2025 The shooting occurred less than 24 hours after they were deputized to maintain their status to conduct presence patrols, said a spokesperson for the joint task force investigating the shooting. Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 27 Nov. 2025 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 6 Dec. 2025.

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