Provided as expected in conclusion (6)
I believe the answer is:
endued
'provided' is the definition.
'expected in conclusion' is the wordplay.
'expected' becomes 'due' (similar in meaning).
'in' is an insertion indicator.
'conclusion' becomes 'end' (something's conclusion is its end).
'due' placed within 'end' is 'ENDUED'.
'as' is the link.
(Another definition for endued that I've seen is " put on".)
I've seen this clue in The Times.
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