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Lent was approaching (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

advanced

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'lent' is the first definition.
(advancing is a kind of lending)

'was approaching' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

(Other definitions for advanced that I've seen before include "Far on in progress or life" , "Submitted" , "was approaching" , "Complex; very modern" , "not for a beginner" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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