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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

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

"Sometimes, when you're under the cosh, you'd just think 'Okay, if we win the ball back, we'll give it Kaoru and let him do his thing'," said Burgess.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2023

I goes out mit a club, py cosh, und der sheeps chust looks und valks by some better place alreatty, und I throw rocks and yells till mine neck iss sore.

From The Flying U Ranch by Bower, B. M.