Managed to escape from tyranny (3)

I believe the answer is:

ran

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

'escape from tyranny' is the wordplay.
'RAN' is hidden in amongst the letters.
But, I am not sure how this is indicated.

'to' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for ran that I've seen before include "Was a scooter" , "Managed; hurried" , "was in charge" , "Tore" , "Directed - fled" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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