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Short engagements (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

gigs

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'engagements' is the definition.
(gig is a kind of engagement)

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(Other definitions for gigs that I've seen before include "One-night music sessions" , "One-night-stand musical performances" , "One-night musical stands" , "Pop/jazz band engagements" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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