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Deliberate exaggeration (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hyperbole

'deliberate exaggeration' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for hyperbole that I've seen before include "Exaggerated claims" , "not to be taken literally" , "Deliberate exaggeration used for effect" , "The use of exaggeration for effect" , "Exaggerated language, not meant literally" .)

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