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Energy negotiations can be rallying cries (3,5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pep talks

'be rallying cries' is the definition.

'energy negotiations' is the wordplay.
'energy' becomes 'pep' (personal energy, vim).
'negotiations' becomes 'talks' (I've seen this before).
'pep'+'talks'='PEP TALKS'

'can' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for pep talks that I've seen before include "Homilies urging more spirit and effort" , "Homilies urging listeners to greater evergy or action" , "Speeches to instil enthusiasm" , "Morale-boosters" , "Inspiring speeches" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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