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Power to begrudge here (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

present

'here' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'power to begrudge' is the wordplay.
'power' becomes 'p'.
'to begrudge' becomes 'resent' (synonyms).
'p'+'resent'='PRESENT'

(Other definitions for present that I've seen before include "Hand over < donation" , "Reveal < a gift" , "Current" , "Give - what's received at Christmas?" , "gift > offer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun and The Times.
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