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Ross

I believe the answer is:

senior

(Other definitions for senior that I've seen before include "Pupil in a higher form" , "'Older, superior (6)'" , "High-ranking" , "More advanced in years or authority" , "Older in years or higher in rank" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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