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Gave up and left (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

abandoned

This clue is a double definition.

'gave up' is the first definition.
('abandon' can be a synonym of 'give up')

'left' is the second definition.
(abandoning is a kind of leaving)

'and' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for abandoned that I've seen before include "Gave up - left - being completely irresponsible" , "Left desolate or empty" , "Profligate - gave up - left" , "Deserted; uninhibited" , "Dropped" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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