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Blink or blanch, say (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

react

(Other definitions for react that I've seen before include "Take" , "Respond emotionally" , "Perform again" , "Retaliate" , "Act as opponent" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.
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