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Backed away or bowed out (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

withdrew

'backed away or bowed out' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for withdrew that I've seen before include "Backed away or bowed out" , "Took back" , "retired" , "Scratched" , "Took away; retreated" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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