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Love following the example of US singer/actor? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cherish

'love' is the definition.
(cherish can mean to love or treasure)

I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for cherish that I've seen before include "Protect and care for lovingly" , "Love" , "Hold dear, treasure" , "Hold dear -- he's rich (anag)" , "Nurse" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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