Cryptic crossword clue
Capable of being drawn back in by largely select group before president retires 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word RETRACTILE

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The straight part
We know that "Capable of being drawn back in" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case capable of being drawn back in = retractile.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does RETRACTILE mean?

RETRACTILE adjective
  1. That can be retracted (as a cat's claws)

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