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Example Sentences
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Shearer said: "When England were under the cosh, the manager made the right substitutions. The subs came on and they did their job. What an incredible night."
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
Four-time major champion Sinner was imperious and looked unflustered on the few occasions that the aggressive Shelton put him under the cosh.
From Barron's ● Jan. 28, 2026
Australia had been under the cosh for seven or eight minutes but hadn’t conceded and went into the break 7-3 down.
From BBC ● Nov. 24, 2024
With deflation setting in and growth slowing, it's little surprise that China's stocks, bonds and currency are under the cosh.
From Reuters ● Jul. 9, 2023
"Py cosh, I not stand for dose poys no more," he declared, wagging his head with its shiny crown and the fringe of grizzled hair around the back.
From The Happy Family by Bower, B. M.
