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Do men fight for seats in it? (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

box

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'do' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how one could define the other.

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

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(Other definitions for box that I've seen before include "Punch" , "Christmas present" , "Wooden case" , "Engage in pugilism" , "Present container?" .)

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