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Chose to avoid starting school? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

elected

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'chose' is the definition.
(electing is a kind of choosing)

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(Other definitions for elected that I've seen before include "Chosen for office" , "Chosen by vote" , "Appointed" , "made a choice" , "In a position" .)

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