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Subject for example in story (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

liege

'subject' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'example in story' is the wordplay.
'example' becomes 'eg'.
'in' indicates putting letters inside.
'story' becomes 'lie' (story can mean a fabrication).
'eg' inserted within 'lie' is 'LIEGE'.

'for' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for liege that I've seen before include "Vassal; city in Belgium" , "Vassal, subject" , "Owing feudal allegiance" , "Loyal vassal" , "Old sovereign" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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