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Hurry to clinch set point, perhaps (4,2,2)

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I believe the answer is:

step on it

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

'set point perhaps' is the wordplay.
'perhaps' is an anagram indicator.
'set'+'point'='setpoint'
'setpoint' is an anagram of 'STEP ON IT'.

'to clinch' is the link.
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(Other definitions for step on it that I've seen before include "Informally, hurry or drive faster" , "to flatten an insect?" , "Hurry up, put foot down on pedal" , "be quicker" , "Hurry! - set point (anag)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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