flesh

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Other notable performers included M.I.A., who stepped in after Amy Winehouse dropped off the lineup, Morrissey, who complained about the smell of burning flesh, and Leonard Cohen.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

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

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

As for those less inclined to submit to some digital catalog call, there are and have always been chatrooms, forums, and online gaming communities enabling like-minded people to gather without meeting in the flesh.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

She looked as old as Granny herself, with sunken cheeks and loose gray flesh.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff