The unclued lights (two of three words and two of two words) can be preceded by the same word and all are defined in Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable.
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10 Terrorist regularly misses the mark (4)
12 Canons once disturbed harmony (10)
14 Distinctive doctrine of Paris Match (3)
15 Asks Neil about material for sporrans (8)
17 Got the ball rolling and built hurriedly (5, two words)
18 Company’s unorthodox belief almost is consistent (7)
22 Popular type backing lead-ins (6)
24 Embroidery knot, type...
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