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Well I wouldn't want this taken (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pulse

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This clue could be a double definition.

'well' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both to do with motion as well as being verbs in their base form.
Perhaps you can see a link between them that I can't see?

'i wouldn't want this taken' is the second definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

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(Other definitions for pulse that I've seen before include "Pound" , "Edible seed from various pod plants" , "edible seeds of leguminous plants!" , "beats reading!" , "regular bodily motion!" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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