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Lamenting changes, getting into a row (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

alignment

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'into a row' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'lamenting changes' is the wordplay.
'changes' indicates anagramming the letters.
'lamenting' anagrammed gives 'ALIGNMENT'.

'getting' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for alignment that I've seen before include "Soldiers must dress properly for this" , "evening out" , "political position" , "Alliance" , "Order" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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