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The beginning of something, possibly unpleasant (5)

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I believe the answer is:

onset

(Other definitions for onset that I've seen before include "Storming" , "Start - notes (anag)" , "Beginning (of disease etc)" , "Advent" , "Cast stone in attack" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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