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Ross

I believe the answer is:

lead

(Other definitions for lead that I've seen before include "Metal - van - go ahead" , "first name in lights?" , "Be in charge of; metal" , "Be in charge of, element" , "Take a position in front" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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