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Teenage gamine periodically sought for modelling contract (10)

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engagement

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(Other definitions for engagement that I've seen before include "calls for signs of commitment" , "promise of union" , "Ring maybe to confirm this" , "Date, battle, or betrothal" , "fighting" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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