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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

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

From BBC • Jul. 13, 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.