Hiring (something) for a time (7)

I believe the answer is:

leasing

(Other definitions for leasing that I've seen before include "A single (anag.)" , "Conveying for a specific period" , "Renting" , "Chartering" , "Financial arrangement" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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