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Do exercises for a while (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stretch

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This could be a double definition.

'do exercises' is the first definition.
'stretch' can be an answer for 'do' (thesaurus). I am not sure about the 'exercises' bit.

'a while' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)

'for' is the link.

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(Other definitions for stretch that I've seen before include "Term of imprisonment" , "What one does in prison" , "Period of time in prison" , "extended" , "Exaggerate" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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