the joint

noun

US slang
: prison
five years in the joint

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Those would likely include the two plants operated by Ultium Cells LLC, the joint cell production venture between GM and its cell partner, LG Energy Solution. — John Voelcker, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026 Each former employee gave their own brief explanation this week in social media posts that link to the joint letter. — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026 But Olson swung at the first pitch and lined it directly to second baseman Kiké Hernández to end the threat and quiet the joint. — Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 Through faster speeds, a thinner profile, and lower operational temperatures, the joint Sino-British team has paved the way for a world where machines can easily recharge themselves in the background. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the joint

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