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In a bout we are able to last longer (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

outwear

'last longer' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'in a bout we are able' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'OUTWEAR' is hidden within 'bout we are able'.

'to' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for outwear that I've seen before include "Last longer than others" , "Drain" , "Top dressing" , "ride" , "Exhaust" .)

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