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Time flies — in small amounts (6)

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This clue might be a double definition.

'time flies' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'small amounts' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'in' is the link.

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(Other definitions for traces that I've seen before include "Vestiges (that may be kicked over?)" , "Follows or discovers by examining evidence" , "Signs in crates" , "Finds; small quantities" , "Finds; hints" .)

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