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Fighting and winning (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

engaging

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This clue might be a double definition.

'fighting' is the first definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'winning' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

'and' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for engaging that I've seen before include "Beginning military action" , "procedure that involves acceptance of 1 [PROPOSAL]" , "lt's attractive" , "Taking into employment" , "holding fast" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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