Bear ahead of returning runners doesn't move (6,3)
I believe the answer is:
stands pat
'runners doesn't move' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.
'bear ahead of returning' is the wordplay.
'bear' becomes 'stand' (synonyms).
'ahead of' means one lot of letters go next to another (some letters go in front of others).
'returning' becomes 'spat' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'stand'+'spat'='STANDS PAT'
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