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But then did no-one in his team think to ask that pretty basic question during the many months when the government has been under the cosh over giving Mandelson the job?

From BBC • Apr. 18, 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

Making jumpy decisions when under the cosh is not the way to survive a trial at Tynecastle, but that's what Murray did when bringing down Braga for Shankland's penalty.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2025

She told the BBC: "She felt under the cosh... No support was offered to her whatsoever."

From BBC • Jul. 13, 2023

There were legends of surprising ingatherings achieved by wives of especial diligence: one of a woman who had brought to the cosh some six-and-twenty on a night of public rejoicing.

From A Child of the Jago by Morrison, Arthur