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Ring to throw to the drowning (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lifebuoy

(Other definitions for lifebuoy that I've seen before include "rescue aid" , "Rescue float" , "support to one who's gone overboard" , "Float to support a swimmer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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