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

“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

He offered to show me a large surgery scar, rolling up his right sleeve to reveal the pale pink flesh — and a well-trained bicep.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

"It's been like he has been getting his pound of flesh from the players because he knows he is leaving anyway," said one source.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

You can’t hate your own brother—your own flesh and blood.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith