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Argumentative type runs into manipulator (8)

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I believe the answer is:

wrangler

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'argumentative type' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'runs into manipulator' is the wordplay.
'runs' becomes 'r' (cricket abbreviation).
'into' is an insertion indicator.
'manipulator' becomes 'wangler' (I've seen this in another clue).
'r' going into 'wangler' is 'WRANGLER'.

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(Other definitions for wrangler that I've seen before include "Ranch livestock handler" , "As a leading mathematician" , "Disputant - Cambridge mathematician" , "One engaged in dispute - cowboy - Cambridge mathematician with a first-class degree" , "Argumentative person - Cambridge mathematician" .)

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