cosh

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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

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

But the visitors were soon back under the cosh and tread a fine line with their discipline, coughing up penalty after penalty despite being on a warning.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2023

A mounting penalty count did for Maro Itoje on the hour-mark, the lock walking for cynical infringing while under the cosh.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2023

There were legends of surprising ingatherings achieved by wives of especial diligence: one of a woman who had brought to the cosh some six-and-twenty on a night of public rejoicing.

From A Child of the Jago by Morrison, Arthur