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Possibly firm foundation (13)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

establishment

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This clue might be a double definition.

'possibly firm' is the first definition.
'establishment' can be an answer for 'firm' (thesaurus). I am unsure of the 'possibly' bit.

'foundation' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

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(Other definitions for establishment that I've seen before include "Those in power" , "Institution; (the) ruling classes" , "system" , "Action of setting up on a permanent basis" , "Power-holding class" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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