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cosh

[kosh] / kɒʃ /




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The dynamics of the Japanese yen carry-trade, however, a trading strategy where investors short low-yielding yen assets to buy higher-yielding assets elsewhere, have kept it under the cosh for most of the past 15 years.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026

"There's no two ways about it - we were under the cosh," McInnes admitted.

From BBC ● Apr. 11, 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

Everton have been under the cosh a lot this year and it's good to see him step up.

From BBC ● Dec. 16, 2024

"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 B. M. Bower

It is impossible to keep the South Africa's coshing scrum power out of the game, however.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026


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