Crossword Genius

Exercise self-control lacking in others (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

train

'exercise' is the definition.
(training is a kind of exercising)

'self-control lacking in others' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite understand how this works, but
'in' is within the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

(Other definitions for train that I've seen before include "Point" , "Locomotive and coaches" , "Aim < to prepare < railway carriages" , "Teach, series (of events)" , "Coach; attendants" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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