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Hired to provide evidence that ladies are being used (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

engaged

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'hired' is the first definition.
('engage' can be a synonym of 'hire')

'evidence that ladies are being used' is the second definition.
(engaged can mean a toilet is being used)

'to provide' is the link.

(Other definitions for engaged that I've seen before include "Bethrothed" , "May as well ring off" , "Preoccupied" , "Not free" , "In use" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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