Some get hanky out as response to present situation (5,3)

I believe the answer is:

thank you

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'response to present situation' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'some get hanky out' is the wordplay.
'some' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue (some of the parts of the word are used).
'THANK-YOU' is hidden in the letters of 'get hanky out'.

'as' is the link.

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(Other definitions for thank you that I've seen before include "Polite reply (to gift)" , "Ta" , "show appreciation" , "Conventional expression of gratitude" , "Cheers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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