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[I'm about to speak] (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ahem

(Other definitions for ahem that I've seen before include "Attention-grabbing expression" , "I say!" , "It attracts attention" , "It's said to gain attention; ah, me (anag.)" , "Gentle utterance to attract attention" .)

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