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Didn't shrink (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

dared

(Other definitions for dared that I've seen before include "was bold enough" , "Was brave enough" , "Acted with courage - or dread?" , "Challenged (to a deed)" , "Ventured" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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