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Sporting event has started, so go away (3,3)

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I believe the answer is:

run off

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(Other definitions for run off that I've seen before include "Rain draining from an area" , "Draining rainfall" , "exit at speed" , "Make copies" , "Further contest to decide a tie" .)

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