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Force to show initiative (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

drive

This clue is a double definition.

'force' is the first definition.
(driving is a kind of forcing)

'initiative' is the second definition.
(both can mean ambition or resourcefulness)

'to show' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for drive that I've seen before include "Sales campaign - energy - push" , "Hit golf ball from tee" , "required for excursion" , "High motivation, ambition" , "natural urge" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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