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On the __ (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lam

(Other definitions for lam that I've seen before include "Go on the - - , (US sl.)" , "Hit hard or repeatedly" , "hurried flight" , "Batter" , "Hit hard, strike" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday and the LA Times.
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