Cryptic crossword clue
POTUS, tussling with Left-winger, adopted exaggerated attitude 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word POSTURED

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The straight part
We know that "adopted exaggerated attitude" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case adopted exaggerated attitude = postured.
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What does POSTURED mean?

POSTURED verb
  1. To put one's body into a posture or series of postures, especially hoping that one will be noticed and admired
  2. To pretend to have an opinion or a conviction
  3. To place in a particular position or attitude; to pose.

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