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Hold in stomach (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bear

I believe this is a double definition.

'hold' is the first definition.
('bear' can be a synonym of 'hold')

'stomach' is the second definition.
('bear' can be a synonym of 'stomach')

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for bear that I've seen before include "Ursine animal" , "someone being ill-mannered" , "Support; share seller" , "rude fellow" , "Support; brutish person" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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