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Top expert receiving millions (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

acme

'top' is the definition.
('acme' can be a synonym of 'top')

'expert receiving millions' is the wordplay.
'expert' becomes 'ace' (ace is a kind of expert).
'receiving' indicates putting letters inside.
'millions' becomes 'm' (abbreviation).
'ace' enclosing 'm' is 'ACME'.

(Other definitions for acme that I've seen before include "Top; peak" , "Highest level or degree attainable" , "Pinnacle" , "Peak of perfection" , "Summit - climax" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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