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Hold back; control (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

restrain

This clue is a double definition.

'hold back' is the first definition.
(I know that hold back can be written as restrain)

'control' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

(Other definitions for restrain that I've seen before include "Keep in check" , "Limit" , "Stop" , "Hold back, tether" , "Prevent (from excess)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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