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Find fault with expert in orbit (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

reproach

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'find fault' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both to do with communicating as well as being verbs in their base form.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?

'expert in orbit' is the wordplay.
'expert' becomes 'pro' (I've seen this before).
'in' is an insertion indicator.
'orbit' becomes 'reach' ('reach' can be a synonym of 'orbit').
'pro' going within 'reach' is 'REPROACH'.

'with' is the link.

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(Other definitions for reproach that I've seen before include "Express disapproval to (someone)" , "Upbraid, rebuke" , "Upbraiding, censure" , "Express disapproval or disappointment" , "Castigate" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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