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A
goal
almost
entirely
securing
first
place
in
league,
in
general
(2,5)
A goal almost entirely securing first place in league, in general (2,5)
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The definition is at the end of the clue.
How the clue works
Right, so in general at the end is the definition, meaning free or at large. Start with A, then take TARGET for "goal" and dock the last letter for "almost entirely" leaving TARGE, and slot in L for the first letter of "league" — string it all together and you get A-T-L-ARGE.