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Clever managing, after being given a fresh start (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

running

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I believe this is a quadruple definition!!

'clever managing' is the first definition.
'running' can be an answer for 'managing' (running is a kind of managing). I'm unsure of the 'clever' bit.

'after' acts as a link.

'being given' is the second definition.
'running' can be an answer for 'being' (running is a kind of being). I am not sure about the 'given' bit.
'running' can be an answer for 'being' (running is a kind of being). I am not certain of the 'given' bit.

'a fresh' is the third definition.
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'start' is the fourth definition.
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(Other definitions for running that I've seen before include "healthy activity?" , "cross-country event?" , "Managing (a company)" , "Directing" , "White City event" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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