the joint

noun

US slang
: prison
five years in the joint

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The missile launches were reportedly in response to the joint military drills conducted in the region between the U.S. and South Korea. Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Mar. 2025 In fact, aggressive stretching can increase instability, putting more strain on the joint that can lead to pain and injury. Dana Santas, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025 During the joint interview, the subject of Wilmore and Williams came up. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 8 Mar. 2025 The reference to mangoes in the joint statement was revealing. Ronak D. Desai, Forbes, 7 Mar. 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 25 Mar. 2025.

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