Outline a method to get ahead of the pack (4,4)

I believe the answer is:

draw away

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'get ahead of the pack' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'outline a method' is the wordplay.
'outline' becomes 'draw' (synonyms).
'method' becomes 'way' (way of doing something).
'draw'+'a'+'way'='DRAW AWAY'

'to' acts as a link.

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I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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