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He trains regularly before work (8)

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I believe the answer is:

commuter

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This might be a double definition.

'he trains' is the first definition.
The answer is a person as well as being a singular noun. This is suggested by the definition.

'regularly before work' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for commuter that I've seen before include "Person who regularly travels some distance to work" , "Regular traveller to work" , "Daily traveller" , "traveller of some standing, perhaps?" , "One who substitutes" .)

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