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Not standing as a politician, many would assume? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lying

This clue is a double definition.

'not standing' is the first definition.
('lie' is the opposite to 'stand')

'as a politician many would assume?' is the second definition.
(politicians frequently lie)

(Other definitions for lying that I've seen before include "Deceit" , "Spread out" , "Fabrication" , "Anything but upright" , "Prostrate -- prone" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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