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Chilly night primarily, darling cuddles to come closer (4,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

draw near

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'come closer' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for draw near that I've seen before include "get closer" , "Come close" , "Approach" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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