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James Bond, perhaps, a man of refinement (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

agent

'james bond' is the definition.
(James Bond is an example)

'a man of refinement' is the wordplay.
'man of refinement' becomes 'gent' (gentleman).
'a'+'gent'='AGENT'

'perhaps' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for agent that I've seen before include "One may be working" , "Actor" , "Dealer" , "Spy; representative" , "Catalyst" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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