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Yank in paradise not initially expelled (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

heave

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(Other definitions for heave that I've seen before include "gag" , "Tug-of-war cry" , "Haul - retch" , "past Hove" , "Lift or throw with great effort" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun and The Independent.
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