This constitutes part of the search, as expected (5)

I believe the answer is:

chase

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'this constitutes part' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'of the search as expected' is the wordplay.
'of' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'CHASE' is hidden within 'search as expected'.

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(Other definitions for chase that I've seen before include "Hound" , "Engrave - hunt - pursue" , "Pursuit" , "Follow" , "Composed type accommodated in this" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.

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