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Don't apply to O2 for one (5)

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I believe the answer is:

arena

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'don't apply' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'o2 for one' is the wordplay.
'oe' becomes 'rena' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'for' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other) (I've seen this in other clues).
'one' becomes 'a' (a thing is one thing).
'rena' after 'a' is 'ARENA'.

'to' is the link.

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(Other definitions for arena that I've seen before include "Place of great activity" , "An era (anag.)" , "Venue for boxing, circus and other action events" , "Sphere of action" , "Wembley, for example" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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