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Machines press oranges to extrude drink (8)

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I believe the answer is:

espresso

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'drink' is the definition.
(espresso is a kind of drink)

'machines press oranges to extrude' is the wordplay.
'ESPRESSO' is hidden within the letters.
But, I'm uncertain how the hidden word is indicated.

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(Other definitions for espresso that I've seen before include "strong drink" , "Italian-style coffee" , "Kind of shot" , "This may keep someone awake!" , "that's stimulating" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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