fleshly
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In early Christianity, spiritual warfare meant one was to resist the Devil by engaging in forms of ascetic behavior, mastering fleshly desires, and cultivating Christian virtues like humility, self-control, and love of enemies.
From Salon ● Jan. 31, 2024
Two weeks prior to “Subspace Rhapsody,” they aired a crossover with the animated spinoff “Star Trek: Lower Decks,” in which cartoon characters became flesh and fleshly characters cartoons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2023
“There were some fleshly remains and the odor was so foul,” the villager said.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 29, 2021
“Fissures and failures and fleshly idolatries. Covid didn’t produce these crises. It only exposed them.”
From New York Times ● Feb. 23, 2021
Her heart was not set on a special love; still less was there anything fleshly or sensual in her imagination.
From Women Novelists of Queen Victoria's Reign A Book of Appreciations by Mrs. Alexander
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