the joint

noun

US slang
: prison
five years in the joint

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But Trump isn’t ready to endorse yet, and Dooley is moving forward without Trump’s blessing, an indication the joint effort may be faltering. Jeff Amy, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025 Following the 12-day war between Israel and Iran as well as U.S. airstrikes on key Iranian nuclear sites, the joint statement reflects mounting concern over Tehran's regional behavior and nuclear ambitions. Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025 In the joint statement on Wednesday, the officials called on Gov. Mike Kehoe to overturn the order and call a special session to weaken the tax commission’s power. Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2025 Though not related, these Butlers have the joint distinction of playing two of the biggest names in movie musicals/musical movies, both of which were titular roles — the Phantom of the Opera (Gerard) and Elvis Presley (Austin). Katie Labovitz, People.com, 22 July 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 21 Aug. 2025.

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