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Breathing room (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

leeway

(Other definitions for leeway that I've seen before include "Give" , "Drift - scope for action" , "Margin allowing room for manoeuvre" , "Room to manoeuvre, as for a ship" , "Margin of safety" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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