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Follow right in there to make certain (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ensure

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'to make certain' is the definition.
('ensure' can be a synonym of 'make certain')

'follow right in' is the wordplay.
'follow' becomes 'ensue' (ensue can mean to follow or happen as a result).
'right' becomes 'r' (common abbreviation).
'in' means one lot of letters goes inside another.
'ensue' enclosing 'r' is 'ENSURE'.

'there' is the link.
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(Other definitions for ensure that I've seen before include "Make certain, clinch" , "Make certain or safe" , "Guarantee" , "Protect" , "Make certain (something will occur)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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