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On the __ (running away) (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lam

(Other definitions for lam that I've seen before include "Thump; leg it" , "On this, you're fleeing, from the police" , "Hit hard or repeatedly" , "Thrash; (US) escape" , "Escape, get away" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.
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