cosh

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But then did no-one in his team think to ask that pretty basic question during the many months when the government has been under the cosh over giving Mandelson the job?

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

"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

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 • Feb. 5, 2025

He lighted at the ladye's yate, And sat him on a pin;50 And sang fu' sweet the notes o' love, Till a' was cosh within.

From English and Scottish Ballads (volume 3 of 8) by Various