cosh

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Councils have been under the cosh when it comes to funding, with growing demand for services like social care, support for children with special educational needs and disabilities, and housing.

From BBC

Everton have been under the cosh a lot this year and it's good to see him step up.

From BBC

Australia had been under the cosh for seven or eight minutes but hadn’t conceded and went into the break 7-3 down.

From BBC

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

From BBC

With deflation setting in and growth slowing, it's little surprise that China's stocks, bonds and currency are under the cosh.

From Reuters