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Without a leader, mob took a view and followed (6)

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obeyed

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'followed' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for obeyed that I've seen before include "Complied with demands" , "Carried out someone's instructions" , "Complied with order" , "Followed commands" , "Took orders" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times and the Irish Times (Crosaire).
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