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To push for an outcome (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

upshot

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'an outcome' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'to push' is the wordplay.
'to push' can be anagrammed to 'UPSHOT'.
However, I'm not clear how this is indicated.

'for' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for upshot that I've seen before include "anti-aircraft fire?" , "skier" , "One killed the albatross" , "increased exposure" , "Outcome, final result" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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