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Remainder are about to practice self-control (9)

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I believe the answer is:

restraint

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'self-control' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'remainder are about to practice' is the wordplay.
'remainder are' becomes 'rest' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'about' is an insertion indicator.
'to practice' becomes 'train' (I've seen this in another clue).
'rest' enclosing 'train' is 'RESTRAINT'.

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(Other definitions for restraint that I've seen before include "Something that holds back" , "It keeps someone or something under control" , "Limiting device" , "Reserve" , "Start rain as an impediment" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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