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Remained in the world of von der Leyen? That is out! (5)

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dwelt

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(Other definitions for dwelt that I've seen before include "brooded" , "Thought moodily (about something)" , "Lived, resided" , "Stayed" , "Focused anxiously" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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