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A man seen in the distance (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

miles

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'a man' is the first definition.

'the distance' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'seen in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for miles that I've seen before include "Imperial units of length" , "a long way" , "'But I have promises to keep, and . . . . . to go before I sleep' (Frost)" , "Distance units" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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