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Tied down repeatedly (4,3,4)

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neck and neck

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'down repeatedly' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for neck and neck that I've seen before include "Keep on kissing" , "being close?" , "Level pegging" , "Bill and coo" , "New lovers frequently do it" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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