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Extend a period of validity (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

renew

(Other definitions for renew that I've seen before include "Make afresh" , "Reinforce" , "Revive" , "Regenerate" , "Restore - recommence" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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