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I believe the answer is:

beat

(Other definitions for beat that I've seen before include "Strike; pulsate" , "Rhythmic music unit" , "Thrash; pulse" , "Policeman's route; strike" , "Strike; rhythm" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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