Cryptic crossword clue
Wavering, abstain — RIP trying to please both sides? 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "trying to please both sides" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case trying to please both sides = bipartisan.
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 BIPARTISAN mean?

BIPARTISAN adjective
  1. Relating to, or supported by two groups, especially by two political parties

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