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Is a dashing candidate (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

runs

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'is' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both to do with ownership as well as being verbs in their -s form.
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(Other definitions for runs that I've seen before include "Manages" , "Points scored in cricket" , "Moves fast" , "ladders" , "Jogs" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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