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Moving small objects (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

motives

'objects' is the definition.
(both can mean goals or plans)

'moving small' is the wordplay.
'moving' becomes 'motive' (motive can mean moving or in motion).
'small' becomes 's' (abbreviation - e.g. clothes size).
'motive'+'s'='MOTIVES'

(Other definitions for motives that I've seen before include "They're why" , "Reasons for action" , "inducements" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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