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Strain (oneself) (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

exert

(Other definitions for exert that I've seen before include "Make a great effort" , "Bring into use, say strength" , "Make use of" , "Act upon" , "Work strenuously" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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