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Long sentence in biography (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

life

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'long sentence' is the first definition.
(life in prison)

'biography' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for life that I've seen before include "Existence - biography" , ""But an empty dream" (Longfellow) - "As tedious as a twice-told tale" (Shakespeare)" , "'While there's .... there's hope'" , "Baffin oiler (anag) - 7 film" , "Maximum stretch?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent and The Times.
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