flesh

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Mastick and her team opened 178 cans and carefully dissected the preserved fish, counting tiny parasitic worms known as anisakids embedded in the flesh.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Across all the faces and flesh in “Propriedad Privada,” a mesmerizing and messy humanity surfaces.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

After seeing his Instagram post, they decided to jump in the car to try and catch the star performing the song in the flesh.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

“The declines may be shrouded with ominous headlines, but the percentage drop in the index is just a mere flesh wound.”

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

His fingers stopped their tapping and curled until he felt the fingernails digging into the flesh of his palm.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray