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Writer in row about Iraqi leader being outside (4,3)

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I believe the answer is:

open air

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'being outside' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for open air that I've seen before include "natural setting" , "Alfresco" , "Out-of-doors" , "not doing covers?" , "in the country?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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