Beginning to think as you do about the future bout (6,5)

I believe the answer is:

coming round

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'beginning to think as you do about' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'future bout' is the wordplay.
'future' becomes 'coming' (similar in meaning).
'bout' becomes 'round' (synonyms).
'coming'+'round'='COMING ROUND'

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(Another definition for coming round that I've seen is " Calling".)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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