cosh

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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

But Wales found themselves back under the cosh straight from the re-start after Bethan Lewis knocked-on what should have been a simple take.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 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

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.