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Engagement that did not last long! (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

skirmish

(Other definitions for skirmish that I've seen before include "Short period of fighting" , "'Brief, minor fight (8)'" , "Brush" , "Minor period of fighting" , "Brief military engagement" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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