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Example Sentences

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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

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

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2024

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

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

"Py cosh, I vould keel der fool vot made her first von of der automo-beels, yet!" he exclaimed unexpectedly, after a long silence, and cast his pipe vindictively toward his bunk in one corner.

From The Flying U Ranch by Bower, B. M.