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Gave the impression, as one left (4,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

took off

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This clue could be a double definition.

'gave the impression' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to change as well as being past participle verbs.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'one left' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to change as well as being past participle verbs.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I don't see?

'as' is the link.

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(Other definitions for took off that I've seen before include "Left quickly" , "Became popular" , "became a success" , "as an impressionist?" , "Deducted" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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