I've gone around to compete (3)

I believe the answer is:

vie

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'to compete' is the definition.
('vie' can be a synonym of 'compete')

'i've gone' is the wordplay.
'i've' anagrams to 'VIE'.
Though, I am unsure how this is indicated.

'around' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for vie that I've seen before include "Compete for something" , "Engage in rivalry" , "contest" , "Eagerly compete" , "I've got to compete" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.

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