Lover seems to be taking control (7)

I believe the answer is:

oversee

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

'lover seems to be' is the wordplay.
'OVERSEE' is hidden within the letters.
However, I am uncertain how the hidden word is indicated.

'taking' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for oversee that I've seen before include "survey" , "Act as tutor" , "Watch people toil" , "Supervise, control" , "Inspect" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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