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Being practical, puts forward close working style (5,2)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hands on

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'being practical' is the definition.
(being hands on is being practical)

'forward close working style' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'forward' could be 'on' and 'on' is located in the answer.
The remaining letters 'hands' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).

'puts' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for hands on that I've seen before include "Gives up" , "turns over" , "Involving practical experience" , "Inviting active participation" , "Passes in succession" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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