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An expert at throwing and catching (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

juggler

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'an expert' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for juggler that I've seen before include "Balls-in-air entertainer" , "One performs tricks of manual dexterity" , "Circus performer" , "Conjuror" , "One keeping several things in the air" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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