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Weaknesses resume basically, impeding individual returns (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

foibles

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'weaknesses' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for foibles that I've seen before include "Quirks" , "Fob lies about harmless peculiarities" , "Minor character faults" , "Weaknesses" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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