Pull out of this place, in a manner of speaking (6)

I believe the answer is:

uproot

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'pull out' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for uproot that I've seen before include "Tear from ground or force to leave home" , "Weed out" , "Pull (plant) from ground" , "Tear up from natural location, eradicate" , "Dig out completely" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Crosaire) and the Irish Times.

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