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Leave (informal) (4,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

head off

(Other definitions for head off that I've seen before include "Intercept - at the pass?" , "Stop" , "go" , "Turn away" , "Avoid" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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