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Shot out of the country! (3)

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I believe the answer is:

try

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'shot' is the definition.
(both can mean an attempt)

'of the country' is the wordplay.
'TRY' is hidden within the letters.
However, I am uncertain how this is indicated.

'out' is the link.

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(Other definitions for try that I've seen before include "Make severe demands on" , "Attempt; smooth (wood)" , "shot" , "Go" , "A rugby score crossing the line" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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