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Once more haul a bull irritant (3,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

red rag

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'a bull irritant' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'once more haul' is the wordplay.
'once more' becomes 're' (prefix in words like 're-emerge' or 're-enter').
'haul' becomes 'drag' (synonyms).
're'+'drag'='RED RAG'

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(Other definitions for red rag that I've seen before include "Reputed to annoy bull" , "Bull incitor?" , "Provocation to bull" , "Gerard (anag) - cause of infuriation" , "Source of extreme provocation" .)

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