What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hurried through Dutch city avoiding the belligerent speech (8)" mean?

The definition is "belligerent speech". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RAN (synonym="hurried") in HAGUE (synonym="Dutch city") = HARANGUE; definition: "belligerent speech" The answer is HARANGUE.

Hurried through Dutch city avoiding the belligerent speech (8)

Times Cryptic #28984 | 13 Across | 2024-08-01 flower

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