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Have influence or effect (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

militate

(Other definitions for militate that I've seen before include "Have power (against)" , "Provide forceful evidence against" , "Serve as strong influence against" , "Bring about an effect or change" , "Be a force (against)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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