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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

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

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, he sure tried—witness the bullet holes which he had bored through the four sides of the shack; he besought Irish to count them; which Irish did gravely.

From The Flying U's Last Stand by Bower, B. M.