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Eschew the pews, say (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

elope

(Other definitions for elope that I've seen before include "do a moonlight flit" , "escape" , "Run away with one's beloved" , "go off to the match?" , "Run away in secret" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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