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Speaking in debate, beginning to dance (6,3,5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

taking the floor

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'speaking' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both to do with communicating as well as being present participle verbs.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'in debate beginning to dance' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'in' is present in the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

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I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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