Was he very nearly run out? (6)

I believe the answer is:

justin

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'was he very nearly run out?' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for justin that I've seen before include "-- Timberlake, singer" , "Boy's name" , "Boy" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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