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Military movements on the borders? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

marches

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'borders?' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for marches that I've seen before include "Protest demonstrations" , "Demonstrates" , "Border country - proceeds!" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian and The Globe and Mail.
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