Pliable group found in stationery cupboard (7,4)

I believe the answer is:

elastic band

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'in stationery cupboard' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'pliable group' is the wordplay.
'pliable' becomes 'elastic' (synonyms).
'group' becomes 'band' (band can mean a group of people).
'elastic'+'band'='ELASTIC BAND'

'found' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for elastic band that I've seen before include "Stretcher" , "the papers may be gripped by?" , "Office item" , "Loop of thin rubber" , "Loopy item" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.

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