Cryptic crossword clue
Run into experienced Tory in leading position, shown to be different 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "shown to be different" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shown to be different = contrasted.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CONTRASTED mean?

CONTRASTED verb
  1. To set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between.
  2. To form a contrast.
CONTRASTED adjective
  1. Set in contrast (of two or more things).
  2. Displaying or marked by contrast; contrasty.

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