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Pre-planned way out of a difficult situation (4,8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

exit strategy

(Other definitions for exit strategy that I've seen before include "Plan to go" , "Plan to get out!" , "Withdrawal plan" , "Plan for future disengagement from a commitment" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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