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Character seen in personal column? (8)

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I believe the answer is:

backbone

This clue is a double definition.

'character' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'personal column?' is the second definition.
(column holding up one's person)

'seen in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for backbone that I've seen before include "Lt protects the spinal cord" , "Spinal column courage" , "Strength of character" , "Spine or courage" , "Firmness of character" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sunday Times.
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