Present participle of cosset; the act of pampering or treating someone with excessive care and attention.
From cosset + -ing (present participle marker). A regular verb form from the base verb.
The sports world uses 'cosseting' to describe how elite athletes are treated—special diets, massage therapists, private coaches—which creates a paradox where excessive comfort can actually harm performance.
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