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Gather middle class emblems (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

assemble

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'gather' is the definition.
(I know that gather can be written as assemble)

'middle class emblems' is the wordplay.
'ASSEMBLE' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I am not sure how the hidden word is indicated.

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(Other definitions for assemble that I've seen before include "Gather or congregate together" , "Gather together at meeting place" , "Collect in one place" , "Manufacture" , "Come or bring group together" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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