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Didn't push on against desert storm? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rested

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'didn't push on against' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'desert storm?' is the wordplay.
'storm?' is an anagram indicator (I've seen 'storms' mean this).
'desert' is an anagram of 'RESTED'.

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(Other definitions for rested that I've seen before include "Took one's ease" , "Relaxed, took a break" , "Reposed or took a breather" , "Took a break from activities" , "Took break in desert" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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