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Keeps providing support (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stays

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This clue might be a double definition.

'keeps' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?

'support' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'providing' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for stays that I've seen before include "Boards, lodges" , "Remains (in place)" , "Stanchions" , "Remains; support wires" , "Remains; supporting wires" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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