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Example Sentences

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"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

With Dubois under the cosh in the fourth round of his battle with Jarrell Miller in December, Warren summoned Stan.

From BBC • Sep. 20, 2024

It was McInnes' turn to weave the magic half-time wand, although he will also be pleased with Kilmarnock's resilience during a first half when they were under the cosh.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2023

I vork und vork mine head off keeping you fellers filled oop tree times a day alreatty; I not vork und vork to feed you effery hour, py cosh.

From The Happy Family by Bower, B. M.