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Became unduly prominent (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

obtruded

(Other definitions for obtruded that I've seen before include "Came to prominence in an unwelcome way" , "Butted in" , "Thrust oneself in" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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