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Leaves sections without model soldiers (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

departs

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'leaves' is the definition.
('depart' can be a synonym of 'leave')

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(Other definitions for departs that I've seen before include "Does runner" , "Quits" , "Goes away" , "Goes, leaves" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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