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Throw out half of it when storing papers (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

filing

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This clue could be a double definition.

'throw out half' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'it when storing papers' is the second definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'of' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for filing that I've seen before include "Recording" , "Clerical work (done by metal workers?)" , "Arranging documents methodically" , "- - cabinet" .)

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