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Start in America to gain energy (3-2)

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I believe the answer is:

get-go

'start in america' is the definition.
(American term for the start or beginning)

'gain energy' is the wordplay.
'gain' becomes 'get' (I've seen this in another clue).
'energy' becomes 'go' (I've seen this in other clues).
'get'+'go'='GET-GO'

'to' acts as a link.

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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