Chose
Elected
Elected adjective - Subject to popular election.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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He could have elected for reconstructive surgery, but chose to retain his mutilated appearance, probably so he could see the looks on people's faces when they saw him for the first time.
- Not only was he a liar, a leaker and a plotter, but he was never elected as Prime Minister - he only got into power after John Gorton chose to resign after a vote of confidence for him was tied.
Source: Acceptable Political Targets -
This was the first time in history an elected head of state lost reelection, and Adams remarkably chose to step down from office when his term ended rather than try to seize power with the military.
Source: Useful Notes / John Adams
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