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Initially short period going over issues (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

emits

'issues' is the definition.

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for emits that I've seen before include "releases" , "Smite (anag)" , "Gives off, discharges" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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