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Runs into some punctuation (6)

Ross

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dashes

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'runs' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for dashes that I've seen before include "Sprints, runs fast" , "Strokes" , "Quick run or sudden rush" , "Makes a quick run" , "Long signals in Morse code" .)

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