What does the cryptic crossword clue "Display struggle for breath over time (7)" mean?

The definition is "Display". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). AGE (synonym="time") in PANT (synonym="struggle for breath") = PAGEANT; definition: "Display" The answer is PAGEANT.

Display struggle for breath over time (7)

Independent Cryptic #10932 | 14 Across | 2021-10-26 flower

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