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Press is way out, covering physical exertions by Democrat and follower (8)

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expedite

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'press' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for expedite that I've seen before include "Make happen faster" , "Hasten, facilitate" , "Cause to be done more quickly" , "Hasten (something)" , "Hasten progress" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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