Shout about man being dependent (7)

I believe the answer is:

reliant

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

'shout about man being' is the wordplay.
'shout' becomes 'rant' (I've seen this in other clues).
'about' indicates putting letters inside.
'man being' becomes 'eli' (I can't justify this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'rant' enclosing 'eli' is 'RELIANT'.

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(Other definitions for reliant that I've seen before include "Dependent - latrine (anag)" , "Dependent (on someone or something)" , "car firm" , "Banking" , "Depending on another for support" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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