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Runner perhaps turned up at LSE (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pulse

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'runner' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how one could define the other.

'turned up at lse' is the wordplay.
'turned' says the letters should be written backwards.
'at' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'up' reversed gives 'pu'.
'pu'+'lse'='PULSE'

'perhaps' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for pulse that I've seen before include "It beats - peas and beans" , "Series of rhythmic beats" , "A vital sign turning" , "Beat - legumes" , "Heartbeat; legume" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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