[User]
Which numbered sense of "recovery" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The trend was supported by the publication of better than expected economic indicators, which "have contributed to improving market opinion in relation to the robustness of the economic <t>recovery</t>", summarised Charles Schwab's analysts.

Senses:
1. definition=return to an original state | examples=the recovery of the forest after the fire was surprisingly rapid
2. definition=gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
3. definition=the act of regaining or saving something lost (or in danger of becoming lost)

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence and need to determine which sense of "recovery" is used. The sentence mentions "the robustness of the economic recovery". The senses are:

1. return to an original state (example: the recovery of the forest after the fire)
2. gradual healing after sickness or injury
3. the act of regaining or saving something lost (or in danger of becoming lost)

"Economic recovery" refers to an economy returning to a normal or improved state after a downturn. This matches sense 1: return to an original state. It's not about healing after sickness (sense 2 is literal or metaphorical healing), and not specifically about regaining something lost (sense 3 is more about retrieving something). Sense 1 fits best.

Thus the correct number is 1.


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[User]
Which numbered sense of "analyst" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The trend was supported by the publication of better than expected economic indicators, which "have contributed to improving market opinion in relation to the robustness of the economic recovery", summarised Charles Schwab's <t>analysts</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=someone who is skilled at analyzing data
2. definition=an expert who studies financial data (on credit or securities or sales or financial patterns etc.) and recommends appropriate business actions
3. definition=a licensed practitioner of psychoanalysis

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reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'analyst' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "The trend was supported by the publication of better than expected economic indicators, which "have contributed to improving market opinion in relation to the robustness of the economic recovery", summarised Charles Schwab's <t>analysts</t>."

Senses:
1. someone who is skilled at analyzing data
2. an expert who studies financial data (on credit or securities or sales or financial patterns etc.) and recommends appropriate business actions
3. a licensed practitioner of psychoanalysis

The sentence is about economic indicators, market opinion, economic recovery, and Charles Schwab's analysts. Charles Schwab is a financial services company. So their analysts are financial analysts. That matches sense 2: "an expert who studies financial data..." Sense 1 is too broad; sense 3 is psychoanalysis, not relevant. So answer is 2.

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "united_states" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: In the <t>United States</t>, retail sales have increased by 1.3% in November, for the second month in a row, and far more than predicted.

Senses:
1. definition=North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
2. definition=the executive and legislative and judicial branches of the federal government of the United States

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'united_states' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "In the <t>United States</t>, retail sales have increased by 1.3% in November, for the second month in a row, and far more than predicted."

Senses:
1. definition=North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
2. definition=the executive and legislative and judicial branches of the federal government of the United States

We need to determine which sense is used in the sentence. The sentence says "In the United States, retail sales have increased..." The phrase "In the United States" refers to the geographical and political entity where the retail sales occurred, i.e., the country itself. Sense 1 is the definition of the country. Sense 2 is the federal government branches. The sentence is about retail sales in the country, not specifically the government branches. So sense 1 is correct. The answer should be the number "1".

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "month" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: In the United States, retail sales have increased by 1.3% in November, for the second <t>month</t> in a row, and far more than predicted.

Senses:
1. definition=one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year | examples=he paid the bill last month
2. definition=a time unit of approximately 30 days | examples=he was given a month to pay the bill

reasoning_content:
We need to determine which sense of "month" is used in the provided sentence.

The sentence: "In the United States, retail sales have increased by 1.3% in November, for the second month in a row, and far more than predicted."

Senses:
1. one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year (examples: he paid the bill last month)
2. a time unit of approximately 30 days (examples: he was given a month to pay the bill)

"November" is a specific calendar month. "For the second month in a row" refers to the second consecutive calendar month (presumably November and the prior month, October). It's referring to the specific named division of the year. Not just a duration of ~30 days, but a specific slot in the calendar.

Therefore, sense 1 is the correct one.

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "row" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: In the United States, retail sales have increased by 1.3% in November, for the second month in a <t>row</t>, and far more than predicted.

Senses:
1. definition=an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line | examples=a row of chairs
2. definition=an angry dispute | examples=they had a quarrel
3. definition=a long continuous strip (usually running horizontally) | examples=a mackerel sky filled with rows of clouds
4. definition=(construction) a layer of masonry | examples=a course of bricks
5. definition=a linear array of numbers, letters, or symbols side by side
6. definition=a continuous chronological succession without an interruption | examples=they won the championship three years in a row
7. definition=the act of rowing as a sport

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'row' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "In the United States, retail sales have increased by 1.3% in November, for the second month in a <t>row</t>, and far more than predicted."

Senses:
1. an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
2. an angry dispute
3. a long continuous strip (usually running horizontally)
4. (construction) a layer of masonry
5. a linear array of numbers, letters, or symbols side by side
6. a continuous chronological succession without an interruption | examples=they won the championship three years in a row
7. the act of rowing as a sport

The sentence uses "in a row" meaning consecutively, as in "for the second month in a row" (two consecutive months). That matches sense 6: "a continuous chronological succession without an interruption". The example given is "they won the championship three years in a row". So the answer is 6.

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "confidence" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Moreover, the <t>confidence</t> of American consumers has clearly bounced back in December, to 73.4 against 67.4 the previous month, according to preliminary estimates from Michigan University's index.

Senses:
1. definition=freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities | examples=his assurance in his superiority did not make him popular
2. definition=a feeling of trust (in someone or something) | examples=I have confidence in our team
3. definition=a state of confident hopefulness that events will be favorable | examples=public confidence in the economy
4. definition=a trustful relationship | examples=he took me into his confidence
5. definition=a secret that is confided or entrusted to another | examples=everyone trusted him with their confidences

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'confidence' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "Moreover, the <t>confidence</t> of American consumers has clearly bounced back in December, to 73.4 against 67.4 the previous month, according to preliminary estimates from Michigan University's index."

Senses:
1. freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities (e.g., his assurance in his superiority...)
2. a feeling of trust (in someone or something) (e.g., I have confidence in our team)
3. a state of confident hopefulness that events will be favorable (e.g., public confidence in the economy)
4. a trustful relationship (e.g., he took me into his confidence)
5. a secret that is confided or entrusted to another (e.g., everyone trusted him with their confidences)

The sentence refers to a measured index (Michigan University's index) of consumer confidence, which is a measure of how optimistic consumers are about the economy. This matches sense 3: "a state of confident hopefulness that events will be favorable". The example given for sense 3 is "public confidence in the economy", which aligns perfectly. So the answer is 3.

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "month" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Moreover, the confidence of American consumers has clearly bounced back in December, to 73.4 against 67.4 the previous <t>month</t>, according to preliminary estimates from Michigan University's index.

Senses:
1. definition=one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year | examples=he paid the bill last month
2. definition=a time unit of approximately 30 days | examples=he was given a month to pay the bill

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'month' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "Moreover, the confidence of American consumers has clearly bounced back in December, to 73.4 against 67.4 the previous <t>month</t>, according to preliminary estimates from Michigan University's index."

We have two senses:
1. definition=one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year | examples=he paid the bill last month
2. definition=a time unit of approximately 30 days | examples=he was given a month to pay the bill

We need to decide which sense is used. The sentence refers to December and then "the previous month", which would be November. So it's referring to a specific calendar month (November). It's not using "month" as a generic time unit of approximately 30 days; it's referring to one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year. So sense 1 is correct.

Thus the answer is 1.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "estimate" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Moreover, the confidence of American consumers has clearly bounced back in December, to 73.4 against 67.4 the previous month, according to preliminary <t>estimates</t> from Michigan University's index.

Senses:
1. definition=an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth | examples=an estimate of what it would cost
2. definition=a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody | examples=many factors are involved in any estimate of human life
3. definition=a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
4. definition=a statement indicating the likely cost of some job | examples=he got an estimate from the car repair shop
5. definition=the respect with which a person is held | examples=they had a high estimation of his ability

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'estimate' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "Moreover, the confidence of American consumers has clearly bounced back in December, to 73.4 against 67.4 the previous month, according to preliminary <t>estimates</t> from Michigan University's index."

Senses given:
1. an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth | examples=an estimate of what it would cost
2. a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody | examples=many factors are involved in any estimate of human life
3. a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
4. a statement indicating the likely cost of some job | examples=he got an estimate from the car repair shop
5. the respect with which a person is held | examples=they had a high estimation of his ability

The sentence talks about "preliminary estimates from Michigan University's index" regarding consumer confidence. Consumer confidence is measured as an index number (73.4, 67.4). It's an approximate calculation of a quantity (the index). So sense 1 fits: "an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth". There's no cost or document or respect involved. It's a statistical estimate.

So the answer is 1.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "index" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Moreover, the confidence of American consumers has clearly bounced back in December, to 73.4 against 67.4 the previous month, according to preliminary estimates from Michigan University's <t>index</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
2. definition=a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time
3. definition=a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself
4. definition=an alphabetical listing of names and topics along with page numbers where they are discussed
5. definition=the finger next to the thumb

reasoning_content:
We are asked to identify which numbered sense of "index" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the given sentence. The sentence is: "Moreover, the confidence of American consumers has clearly bounced back in December, to 73.4 against 67.4 the previous month, according to preliminary estimates from Michigan University's <t>index</t>." The senses are provided. We need to return only the number.

Let's analyze the sentence. The "index" here refers to a measure of consumer confidence, specifically "Michigan University's index." This is the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index. It is a numerical scale that compares consumer confidence over time, derived from a series of observed facts (survey data). The definitions:
1. definition=a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
2. definition=a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time
Both 1 and 2 seem applicable. But we need to choose the one that best fits. Sense 2 mentions "derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time." This directly describes an economic index like the Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index, which is derived from survey data (observed facts) and shows changes over time (December vs. previous month). Sense 1 is more general. Given the context, sense 2 seems more precise because it emphasizes that the number is derived from a series of observed facts and reveals relative changes over time. Also, the sentence gives two time points (December and previous month), highlighting relative change.

Let's check other senses:
3. mathematical notation for exponentiation (e.g., a^n). Not relevant.
4. an alphabetical listing (like a book index). Not relevant.
5. the finger next to the thumb. Not relevant.
So it's between 1 and 2. In many dictionary entries, "index" in economics is defined as sense 2. Sense 1 is a broader definition. The sentence specifically mentions an index from Michigan University, which is an economic indicator derived from surveys. I think 2 is the intended sense. Often in WordNet-style tasks, "index" as an economic indicator is defined as "a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time." So I'll go with 2.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "index" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The <t>indices</t> have, however, been slowed by a renewed rise of the dollar, to a new two-month high against the Euro, which "puts downward pressure on the sectors that are sensitive to the economic situation", explained Owen Fitzpatrick from Deutsche Bank.

Senses:
1. definition=a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
2. definition=a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time
3. definition=a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself
4. definition=an alphabetical listing of names and topics along with page numbers where they are discussed
5. definition=the finger next to the thumb

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'index' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: The <t>indices</t> have, however, been slowed by a renewed rise of the dollar, to a new two-month high against the Euro, which "puts downward pressure on the sectors that are sensitive to the economic situation", explained Owen Fitzpatrick from Deutsche Bank.

Senses:
1. a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
2. a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time
3. a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself
4. an alphabetical listing of names and topics along with page numbers where they are discussed
5. the finger next to the thumb

We need to pick the sense that matches "indices" in the given sentence. The context is financial/economic: "indices" (stock indices, market indices) being slowed by a rise of the dollar, and "puts downward pressure on the sectors that are sensitive to the economic situation". This clearly refers to financial indices, like stock market indices. That matches sense 1 or 2. Sense 1: "a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number" - this is broad, includes indices. Sense 2: "a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time". This also fits stock indices which are derived from prices. However, in finance, "indices" are typically composite measures of a market or sector. Both 1 and 2 could fit. Let's examine typical definitions: A stock market index is a measurement of a section of the stock market. It is computed from the prices of selected stocks. It's a statistical measure of changes. Sense 2 emphasizes "derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time". Sense 1 says "numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number". In economics/finance, sense 1 and 2 often overlap, but usually "index" in this context is defined as sense 2 in many dictionaries: a number that shows changes in a financial market. Let's think: sense 1 ("numerical scale used to compare variables...") is more general, like an index of economic indicators. Sense 2 mentions "a number or ratio ... derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time". That sounds exactly like stock market indices. I'll go with 2. But maybe 1 also works. Let's check common dictionary definitions: For example, Oxford: "a figure in a system or scale representing the average value of something, e.g., a share price." That matches 2 closely. 1 says "compare variables with one another or with some reference number", which is more about a scale. Usually, stock market "indices" are defined as measures of change over time. Sense 2 mentions "relative changes as a function of time", which is perfect for stock indices. I'll pick 2.

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "rise" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The indices have, however, been slowed by a renewed <t>rise</t> of the dollar, to a new two-month high against the Euro, which "puts downward pressure on the sectors that are sensitive to the economic situation", explained Owen Fitzpatrick from Deutsche Bank.

Senses:
1. definition=a growth in strength or number or importance
2. definition=the act of changing location in an upward direction
3. definition=an upward slope or grade (as in a road) | examples=the car couldn't make it up the rise
4. definition=a movement upward | examples=they cheered the rise of the hot-air balloon
5. definition=the amount a salary is increased | examples=he got a 3% raise
6. definition=the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises
7. definition=a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground
8. definition=(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost | examples=the emanation of the Holy Spirit
9. definition=an increase in cost | examples=they asked for a 10% rise in rates
10. definition=increase in price or value | examples=the news caused a general advance on the stock market

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'rise' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "The indices have, however, been slowed by a renewed <t>rise</t> of the dollar, to a new two-month high against the Euro, which 'puts downward pressure on the sectors that are sensitive to the economic situation', explained Owen Fitzpatrick from Deutsche Bank."

We have senses 1 to 10. Need to find which sense matches the usage of "rise" here.

"rise of the dollar" – the dollar's value or strength increasing. It says "to a new two-month high against the Euro", meaning the exchange rate went up. So "rise" means increase in price or value, or growth in strength/importance.

Let's check the senses:

1. definition=a growth in strength or number or importance
2. definition=the act of changing location in an upward direction
3. definition=an upward slope or grade (as in a road) | examples=the car couldn't make it up the rise
4. definition=a movement upward | examples=they cheered the rise of the hot-air balloon
5. definition=the amount a salary is increased | examples=he got a 3% raise
6. definition=the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises
7. definition=a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground
8. definition=(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost | examples=the emanation of the Holy Spirit
9. definition=an increase in cost | examples=they asked for a 10% rise in rates
10. definition=increase in price or value | examples=the news caused a general advance on the stock market

Now, the dollar's rise against the Euro is an increase in its value/price (exchange rate). Sense 1: growth in strength or number or importance. Sense 10: increase in price or value. The dollar's rise to a two-month high against the Euro is specifically about its exchange rate value, so it's an increase in price or value. However, sense 1 also fits "growth in strength". Let's see if there's a more precise one. The stock market context, "rise of the dollar", often refers to its value increasing. Sense 10 says "increase in price or value" with example "the news caused a general advance on the stock market". That's very financial. Sense 1 is "growth in strength or number or importance". Both are plausible, but in economic contexts, "rise of the dollar" is typically an increase in its value (price). I'd go with sense 10.

Check the example for sense 10: "the news caused a general advance on the stock market" – "advance" is a synonym for rise. Sense 9 is "an increase in cost" – that's for rates, prices, etc., but "rise of the dollar" isn't a cost. It's the value. So sense 10 is the best match.

Thus, answer: 10.

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "dollar" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The indices have, however, been slowed by a renewed rise of the <t>dollar</t>, to a new two-month high against the Euro, which "puts downward pressure on the sectors that are sensitive to the economic situation", explained Owen Fitzpatrick from Deutsche Bank.

Senses:
1. definition=the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
2. definition=a piece of paper money worth one dollar
3. definition=a United States coin worth one dollar | examples=the dollar coin has never been popular in the United States
4. definition=a symbol of commercialism or greed | examples=he worships the almighty dollar

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'dollar' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "The indices have, however, been slowed by a renewed rise of the <t>dollar</t>, to a new two-month high against the Euro, which 'puts downward pressure on the sectors that are sensitive to the economic situation', explained Owen Fitzpatrick from Deutsche Bank."

Senses:
1. the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
2. a piece of paper money worth one dollar
3. a United States coin worth one dollar | examples: the dollar coin has never been popular in the United States
4. a symbol of commercialism or greed | examples: he worships the almighty dollar

The sentence talks about "a renewed rise of the dollar, to a new two-month high against the Euro". This refers to the value of the dollar as a currency in foreign exchange markets. It's not a single piece of paper money, not a coin, and not a symbol of greed. It's the basic monetary unit, specifically the US dollar (since it's against the Euro, and typically the dollar in such contexts is the US dollar). Sense 1 fits: "the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents". It's used in the abstract sense of the currency as a whole, its value. So the answer is 1.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "high" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The indices have, however, been slowed by a renewed rise of the dollar, to a new two-month <t>high</t> against the Euro, which "puts downward pressure on the sectors that are sensitive to the economic situation", explained Owen Fitzpatrick from Deutsche Bank.

Senses:
1. definition=a lofty level or position or degree | examples=summer temperatures reached an all-time high
2. definition=an air mass of higher than normal pressure | examples=the east coast benefits from a Bermuda high
3. definition=a state of sustained elation | examples=I'm on a permanent high these days
4. definition=a state of altered consciousness induced by alcohol or narcotics | examples=they took drugs to get a high on
5. definition=a high place | examples=they stood on high and observed the countryside
6. definition=a public secondary school usually including grades 9 through 12 | examples=he goes to the neighborhood highschool
7. definition=a forward gear with a gear ratio that gives the greatest vehicle velocity for a given engine speed

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'high' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The indices have, however, been slowed by a renewed rise of the dollar, to a new two-month <t>high</t> against the Euro, which "puts downward pressure on the sectors that are sensitive to the economic situation", explained Owen Fitzpatrick from Deutsche Bank."

The word is "high" used as a noun in the phrase "a new two-month high against the Euro". This is a financial context, where exchange rates reach a high point. So "high" here means a lofty level or position or degree. That matches sense 1: "a lofty level or position or degree | examples=summer temperatures reached an all-time high". Indeed, "all-time high" is similar. The other senses: 2 (air mass), 3 (elation), 4 (drug-induced state), 5 (a high place), 6 (high school), 7 (gear). None fit. So answer is 1

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "pressure" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The indices have, however, been slowed by a renewed rise of the dollar, to a new two-month high against the Euro, which "puts downward <t>pressure</t> on the sectors that are sensitive to the economic situation", explained Owen Fitzpatrick from Deutsche Bank.

Senses:
1. definition=the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit) | examples=the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure
2. definition=a force that compels | examples=the public brought pressure to bear on the government
3. definition=the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure | examples=he gave the button a press
4. definition=the state of demanding notice or attention | examples=the insistence of their hunger
5. definition=the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin | examples=the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal
6. definition=an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress
7. definition=the pressure exerted by the atmosphere

reasoning_content:
We are asked to find which sense of "pressure" is used in the sentence: "The indices have, however, been slowed by a renewed rise of the dollar, to a new two-month high against the Euro, which 'puts downward <t>pressure</t> on the sectors that are sensitive to the economic situation', explained Owen Fitzpatrick from Deutsche Bank."

We need to return only the number of the correct sense from the given list.

Let's analyze the sentence. "downward pressure on the sectors" – this is economic/financial context. "Pressure" here is used figuratively, meaning a force that compels or influences something in a downward direction. It's not literal physical force, but a metaphorical force that affects sectors. Looking at the senses:

1. physical force per unit area (scientific) – not this.
2. a force that compels – "the public brought pressure to bear on the government" – this is a metaphorical force that influences. Could be this.
3. the act of pressing – not this.
4. the state of demanding notice or attention – "insistence" – not this.
5. somatic sensation – not this.
6. oppressive condition of distress – not this.
7. atmospheric pressure – not this (and not in the list? wait, list has 7, but 7 is "the pressure exerted by the atmosphere" probably, but I see it ends at 7. Let's look at the provided senses again:
1. ...
2. a force that compels
3. the act of pressing
4. the state of demanding notice or attention
5. the somatic sensation ...
6. an oppressive condition ...
7. the pressure exerted by the atmosphere
Yes, 7 is atmospheric. Not that.

Sense 2: "a force that compels". In economics, "pressure" means a force or influence that tends to push something in a certain direction. "downward pressure" means a force that tends to drive prices/sectors down. It's metaphorical but fits "a force that compels". So 2.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "sector" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The indices have, however, been slowed by a renewed rise of the dollar, to a new two-month high against the Euro, which "puts downward pressure on the <t>sectors</t> that are sensitive to the economic situation", explained Owen Fitzpatrick from Deutsche Bank.

Senses:
1. definition=a plane figure bounded by two radii and the included arc of a circle
2. definition=a social group that forms part of the society or the economy | examples=the public sector
3. definition=a particular aspect of life or activity | examples=he was helpless in an important sector of his life
4. definition=the minimum track length that can be assigned to store information; unless otherwise specified a sector of data consists of 512 bytes
5. definition=a portion of a military position
6. definition=measuring instrument consisting of two graduated arms hinged at one end

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "The indices have, however, been slowed by a renewed rise of the dollar, to a new two-month high against the Euro, which 'puts downward pressure on the <t>sectors</t> that are sensitive to the economic situation', explained Owen Fitzpatrick from Deutsche Bank."

We need to determine which numbered sense of "sector" (as defined in the list of senses 1-6) is used in this sentence. The relevant phrase is "sectors that are sensitive to the economic situation". The context is economic (indices, dollar, Euro, economic situation). So "sectors" here refers to parts of the economy, like industry sectors or market sectors. Let's check the senses:

1. Geometry (plane figure). Not applicable.
2. "a social group that forms part of the society or the economy" with example "the public sector". This seems to fit: economic sectors.
3. "a particular aspect of life or activity" with example "he was helpless in an important sector of his life". This might also be considered, but "sectors" in economics typically refer to parts of the economy, which matches 2. Also, 2 mentions "forms part of the society or the economy" and gives "the public sector" as an example. In finance/economics, "sectors" refers to sectors of the economy.
4. Computer storage sector. No.
5. Military. No.
6. Measuring instrument. No.

Therefore, the correct sense is 2.


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Which numbered sense of "situation" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The indices have, however, been slowed by a renewed rise of the dollar, to a new two-month high against the Euro, which "puts downward pressure on the sectors that are sensitive to the economic <t>situation</t>", explained Owen Fitzpatrick from Deutsche Bank.

Senses:
1. definition=the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time; ; ; - Franklin D.Roosevelt | examples=the present international situation is dangerous
2. definition=a condition or position in which you find yourself | examples=the unpleasant situation (or position) of having to choose between two evils
3. definition=a complex or critical or unusual difficulty | examples=the dangerous situation developed suddenly
4. definition=physical position in relation to the surroundings | examples=the sites are determined by highly specific sequences of nucleotides
5. definition=a job in an organization | examples=he occupied a post in the treasury

reasoning_content:
We are asked to identify which sense of "situation" is used in the given sentence. The sentence is: "The indices have, however, been slowed by a renewed rise of the dollar, to a new two-month high against the Euro, which 'puts downward pressure on the sectors that are sensitive to the economic <t>situation</t>', explained Owen Fitzpatrick from Deutsche Bank."

We need to choose from the given senses:

1. the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
2. a condition or position in which you find yourself
3. a complex or critical or unusual difficulty
4. physical position in relation to the surroundings
5. a job in an organization

The phrase is "economic situation". This refers to the general state of the economy, the combination of circumstances in the economy at a given time. Sense 1 is a perfect match: "the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time". The example given for sense 1 is "the present international situation is dangerous" — similarly, "economic situation" is a state of things. Sense 2 is about a personal condition or position (e.g., "finding yourself in an unpleasant situation"). Sense 3 refers to a difficulty. Sense 4 is physical position. Sense 5 is a job. None of these fit. So the answer is 1.

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Which numbered sense of "security" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Technology <t>securities</t> have thereby lost some ground.

Senses:
1. definition=the state of being free from danger or injury | examples=we support the armed services in the name of national security
2. definition=defense against financial failure; financial independence | examples=his pension gave him security in his old age
3. definition=freedom from anxiety or fear | examples=the watch dog gave her a feeling of security
4. definition=a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends | examples=he held several valuable securities
5. definition=property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation | examples=bankers are reluctant to lend without good security
6. definition=a department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers | examples=the head of security was a former policeman
7. definition=a guarantee that an obligation will be met
8. definition=an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in
9. definition=measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc. | examples=military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'security' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "Technology <t>securities</t> have thereby lost some ground."

The word is "securities", which is the plural of "security". The sentence is about "Technology securities have thereby lost some ground." This likely refers to financial instruments like stocks or bonds, i.e., sense 4: "a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends | examples=he held several valuable securities". Technology securities would be securities in technology companies. So sense 4.

Let's check other senses: sense 1 is safety, 2 is financial independence, 3 freedom from anxiety, 4 is the financial instrument sense, 5 is collateral, 6 is department, 7 guarantee, 8 alarm device, 9 measures against theft. Clearly it's sense 4.

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "ground" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Technology securities have thereby lost some <t>ground</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=the solid part of the earth's surface | examples=the plane turned away from the sea and moved back over land
2. definition=a rational motive for a belief or action | examples=the reason that war was declared
3. definition=the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface | examples=they dug into the earth outside the church
4. definition=a relation that provides the foundation for something | examples=they were on a friendly footing
5. definition=a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle) | examples=they gained ground step by step
6. definition=the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground | examples=he posed her against a background of rolling hills
7. definition=material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use) | examples=the land had never been plowed
8. definition=a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused
9. definition=a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)
10. definition=(art) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting
11. definition=the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'ground' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "Technology securities have thereby lost some <t>ground</t>."

We need to match the meaning of "ground" in this sentence to one of the provided numbered definitions.

Let's analyze the sentence. "Technology securities" refers to stocks or investments in the technology sector. They have "lost some ground." This is a figurative expression meaning they have decreased in value, lost an advantage, or moved downward in some ranking. The phrase "lose ground" is an idiom meaning to lose an advantage or fall behind.

Looking at the senses:

1. solid part of the earth's surface (literal ground)
2. a rational motive for a belief or action (reason)
3. loose soft material that makes up land surface (soil/earth)
4. a relation that provides the foundation for something (footing)
5. a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle) - "they gained ground step by step"
6. background in a picture
7. topsoil
8. percept extending back (figure/ground in psychology/perception)
9. electrical ground
10. prepared surface in art
11. first coat of paint

Sense 5: "a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle) | examples=they gained ground step by step" fits the figurative use of "lost ground" meaning they lost a position or territory in a metaphorical battle (e.g., market competition). This is a common financial/metaphorical usage.

Thus, the correct sense is 5.


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Which numbered sense of "bond" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Treasury 10-year <t>bond</t> yields have grown to 3.540% against 3.482% on Tuesday evening, and 30-year bond yields are at 4.497% against 4.492% the previous evening.

Senses:
1. definition=an electrical force linking atoms
2. definition=a certificate of debt (usually interest-bearing or discounted) that is issued by a government or corporation in order to raise money; the issuer is required to pay a fixed sum annually until maturity and then a fixed sum to repay the principal
3. definition=a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest | examples=the shifting alliances within a large family
4. definition=(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial | examples=the judge set bail at $10,000
5. definition=a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
6. definition=a connection that fastens things together
7. definition=a superior quality of strong durable white writing paper; originally made for printing documents
8. definition=United States civil rights leader who was elected to the legislature in Georgia but was barred from taking his seat because he opposed the Vietnam War (born 1940)
9. definition=British secret operative 007 in novels by Ian Fleming
10. definition=the property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition | examples=the mutual adhesiveness of cells

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'bond' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "Treasury 10-year <t>bond</t> yields have grown to 3.540% against 3.482% on Tuesday evening, and 30-year bond yields are at 4.497% against 4.492% the previous evening."

We need to look at the senses. The relevant sense is about financial bonds. Sense 2: "a certificate of debt (usually interest-bearing or discounted) that is issued by a government or corporation in order to raise money; the issuer is required to pay a fixed sum annually until maturity and then a fixed sum to repay the principal". This matches "Treasury 10-year bond" and "30-year bond yields". So the answer is 2.

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Which numbered sense of "yield" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Treasury 10-year bond <t>yields</t> have grown to 3.540% against 3.482% on Tuesday evening, and 30-year bond yields are at 4.497% against 4.492% the previous evening.

Senses:
1. definition=production of a certain amount
2. definition=the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property | examples=the average return was about 5%
3. definition=an amount of a product
4. definition=the quantity of something (as a commodity) that is created (usually within a given period of time) | examples=production was up in the second quarter

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'yield' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "Treasury 10-year bond <t>yields</t> have grown to 3.540% against 3.482% on Tuesday evening, and 30-year bond yields are at 4.497% against 4.492% the previous evening."

Senses:
1. definition=production of a certain amount
2. definition=the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property | examples=the average return was about 5%
3. definition=an amount of a product
4. definition=the quantity of something (as a commodity) that is created (usually within a given period of time) | examples=production was up in the second quarter

We need to identify which sense corresponds to "yields" in the context of bonds. In finance, bond yield is the return an investor realizes on a bond, typically expressed as a percentage. The definitions: sense 2 says "the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property", examples: "the average return was about 5%". That matches the financial concept of yield as return on investment. Sense 1 is "production of a certain amount", sense 3 "an amount of a product", sense 4 "quantity of something created". So the correct sense is 2.


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Which numbered sense of "evening" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Treasury 10-year bond yields have grown to 3.540% against 3.482% on Tuesday <t>evening</t>, and 30-year bond yields are at 4.497% against 4.492% the previous evening.

Senses:
1. definition=the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall) | examples=he enjoyed the evening light across the lake
2. definition=a later concluding time period | examples=it was the evening of the Roman Empire
3. definition=the early part of night (from dinner until bedtime) spent in a special way | examples=an evening at the opera

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'evening' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "Treasury 10-year bond yields have grown to 3.540% against 3.482% on Tuesday <t>evening</t>, and 30-year bond yields are at 4.497% against 4.492% the previous evening."

Senses:
1. the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall) | examples: he enjoyed the evening light across the lake
2. a later concluding time period | examples: it was the evening of the Roman Empire
3. the early part of night (from dinner until bedtime) spent in a special way | examples: an evening at the opera

We need to identify which sense is used. The sentence refers to "Tuesday evening" in a financial context (bond yields). This is a literal time of day: the latter part of the day, Tuesday evening. It's not metaphorical (sense 2) and it's not specifically describing a special way of spending the early part of night (sense 3, which emphasizes an activity or event). It's simply indicating a time point: Tuesday evening. So sense 1 fits best.

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "bond" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Treasury 10-year bond yields have grown to 3.540% against 3.482% on Tuesday evening, and 30-year <t>bond</t> yields are at 4.497% against 4.492% the previous evening.

Senses:
1. definition=an electrical force linking atoms
2. definition=a certificate of debt (usually interest-bearing or discounted) that is issued by a government or corporation in order to raise money; the issuer is required to pay a fixed sum annually until maturity and then a fixed sum to repay the principal
3. definition=a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest | examples=the shifting alliances within a large family
4. definition=(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial | examples=the judge set bail at $10,000
5. definition=a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
6. definition=a connection that fastens things together
7. definition=a superior quality of strong durable white writing paper; originally made for printing documents
8. definition=United States civil rights leader who was elected to the legislature in Georgia but was barred from taking his seat because he opposed the Vietnam War (born 1940)
9. definition=British secret operative 007 in novels by Ian Fleming
10. definition=the property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition | examples=the mutual adhesiveness of cells

reasoning_content:
We are asked to identify the sense of "bond" as used in the sentence: "Treasury 10-year bond yields have grown to 3.540% against 3.482% on Tuesday evening, and 30-year bond yields are at 4.497% against 4.492% the previous evening." The word in question is "bond" in "30-year bond yields". The context clearly refers to financial instruments. Looking at the senses, sense 2 is: "a certificate of debt (usually interest-bearing or discounted) that is issued by a government or corporation in order to raise money; the issuer is required to pay a fixed sum annually until maturity and then a fixed sum to repay the principal". That matches the context of Treasury bonds. So the answer is 2.

We need to return only the number.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "yield" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Treasury 10-year bond yields have grown to 3.540% against 3.482% on Tuesday evening, and 30-year bond <t>yields</t> are at 4.497% against 4.492% the previous evening.

Senses:
1. definition=production of a certain amount
2. definition=the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property | examples=the average return was about 5%
3. definition=an amount of a product
4. definition=the quantity of something (as a commodity) that is created (usually within a given period of time) | examples=production was up in the second quarter

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'yield' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense." The sentence is: "Treasury 10-year bond yields have grown to 3.540% against 3.482% on Tuesday evening, and 30-year bond <t>yields</t> are at 4.497% against 4.492% the previous evening." The senses provided are:
1. production of a certain amount
2. the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property | examples=the average return was about 5%
3. an amount of a product
4. the quantity of something (as a commodity) that is created (usually within a given period of time) | examples=production was up in the second quarter

In finance, "bond yields" refer to the return an investor receives on a bond. Specifically, it's the income or profit (interest or dividends) received from holding the bond, typically expressed as a percentage. This matches sense 2: "the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property", with example "the average return was about 5%". The other senses relate to production (agricultural or manufacturing output) and don't fit the financial context. So the answer is 2.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "evening" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Treasury 10-year bond yields have grown to 3.540% against 3.482% on Tuesday evening, and 30-year bond yields are at 4.497% against 4.492% the previous <t>evening</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall) | examples=he enjoyed the evening light across the lake
2. definition=a later concluding time period | examples=it was the evening of the Roman Empire
3. definition=the early part of night (from dinner until bedtime) spent in a special way | examples=an evening at the opera

reasoning_content:
We need to interpret the sentence: "Treasury 10-year bond yields have grown to 3.540% against 3.482% on Tuesday evening, and 30-year bond yields are at 4.497% against 4.492% the previous evening."

The word "evening" appears as "Tuesday evening" and then "the previous evening". In the specific tagged instance: "the previous <t>evening</t>".

Senses:
1. the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
2. a later concluding time period (it was the evening of the Roman Empire)
3. the early part of night (from dinner until bedtime) spent in a special way (an evening at the opera)

In the financial context, "Tuesday evening" and "the previous evening" clearly refer to a specific time of day on a given weekday. "Tuesday evening" indicates the latter part of Tuesday, likely after market close or late in the day. It doesn't refer to a "concluding time period" like the end of an empire, nor does it refer to an evening spent in a special way (an evening at the opera). It simply denotes the time of day. So sense 1 is the most appropriate: the latter part of the day. Sense 3 emphasizes "spent in a special way" which isn't indicated here. Sense 2 is metaphorical. So answer is


[User]
Which numbered sense of "deal" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Iraqi Oil Ministry reaches <t>deals</t> with 10 foreign oil companies

Senses:
1. definition=a particular instance of buying or selling | examples=it was a package deal
2. definition=an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each | examples=he made a bargain with the devil
3. definition=(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent | examples=a batch of letters
4. definition=a plank of softwood (fir or pine board)
5. definition=wood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir)
6. definition=the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time | examples=I didn't hold a good hand all evening
7. definition=the type of treatment received (especially as the result of an agreement) | examples=he got a good deal on his car
8. definition=the act of distributing playing cards | examples=the deal was passed around the table clockwise
9. definition=the act of apportioning or distributing something | examples=the captain was entrusted with the deal of provisions

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'deal' is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "Iraqi Oil Ministry reaches <t>deals</t> with 10 foreign oil companies"

We need to look at the senses provided and pick the number that matches the sense of "deal" in this sentence. The sentence says "reaches deals", which refers to agreements. Sense 2 is "an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each", example: "he made a bargain with the devil". The word "bargain" is just an example, but the definition fits perfectly. Sense 1 is "a particular instance of buying or selling", which might also seem plausible, since oil deals involve buying and selling, but "deals" in "reaches deals with" is more about the agreement itself rather than the instance of buying and selling. Also, sense 2 says "an agreement between parties", which is exactly what a "deal" is in international business context: reaching an agreement. The example "he made a bargain with the devil" uses the word "bargain", but the definition is the sense. Sense 1: "a particular instance of buying or selling | examples=it was a package deal" also could refer to a transaction. But "reaches deals" is idiomatic for forming agreements, not performing the buying/selling itself. The ministry reaches agreements (deals) with the companies. So sense 2 is most appropriate.

Let's double-check. Sense 7: "the type of treatment received (especially as the result of an agreement) | examples=he got a good deal on his car" - this is "a good deal" meaning a bargain, not the agreement itself. Sense 9: "the act of apportioning or distributing something" is not it. So sense 2 is correct.

The number is 2.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "concern" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Despite <t>concerns</t> about violence and political instability, the Iraqi government managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two auctions that concluded Saturday.

Senses:
1. definition=something that interests you because it is important or affects you | examples=the safety of the ship is the captain's concern
2. definition=an anxious feeling | examples=care had aged him
3. definition=a feeling of sympathy for someone or something | examples=She felt strong concern for those less fortunate
4. definition=something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness | examples=New York traffic is a constant concern
5. definition=a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it | examples=he bought his brother's business

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'concern' is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "Despite <t>concerns</t> about violence and political instability, the Iraqi government managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two auctions that concluded Saturday."

Senses provided:
1. something that interests you because it is important or affects you
2. an anxious feeling
3. a feeling of sympathy for someone or something
4. something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
5. a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

We need to decide which sense fits "concerns" in the sentence. The word is plural: "concerns about violence and political instability". This means worries or anxieties about those things. It refers to the feeling of anxiety or the things that cause anxiety. The sentence says "Despite concerns...", meaning despite these worries. So it's either sense 2 (an anxious feeling) or sense 4 (something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness). "Concerns" here could be interpreted as "worries" (anxious feelings) or "issues that cause worry". The phrase "concerns about violence and political instability" subtly refers to the anxieties people had. It's not exactly a concrete "source of unhappiness" but rather the feeling of anxiety. However, sense 4 says "something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness" with example "New York traffic is a constant concern". If I say "concerns about violence", the concerns themselves are the feelings or the things? "There are concerns about X" means people have worries/anxieties. Often sense 2 is "an anxious feeling", e.g., "care had aged him" is a weird example, but it's listed. Sense 1: "something that interests you because it is important or affects you" - that's like "that's not my concern". Not the case here; the sentence is about worries regarding violence. So it's about anxiety. Let's check the nuance: "concerns" = worries, a feeling of worry. I'd lean towards sense 2: an anxious feeling. However, sometimes in dictionary definitions, plural "concerns" can mean "worries" (anxious feelings). Sense 4 is a countable noun: "a concern" meaning a source of anxiety. "Concerns" plural could be multiple sources of anxiety. "Violence and political instability" are sources of concern. The phrase "concerns about X" typically means the worries themselves. But many dictionaries define it as a feeling of worry. Let's think about the example for sense 4: "New York traffic is a constant concern" - that is a thing that causes anxiety. In the sentence, "concerns about violence..." could be rephrased as "worries about violence...". That seems like the feeling. I'd say it's sense 2: an anxious feeling.

But let's see: sense 2 definition: "an anxious feeling" example: "care had aged him" (wait, "care" as in worry?). That's a weird example. Sense 4: "something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness" example: "New York traffic is a constant concern". In the sentence, "Despite concerns about violence and political instability..." If we replace "concerns" with "anxious feelings", it works: "Despite anxious feelings about violence..." Also works with "sources of anxiety": "Despite sources of anxiety about violence..." but it's a bit redundant. The phrase "concerns about" is very commonly used to mean worries. I'd say it's the feeling, sense 2.

However, I recall that in WordNet, "concern" has senses:
- something that interests you because it is important or affects you (sense 1)
- an anxious feeling (sense 2) -> "concern for his safety", "care", "fear"
- a feeling of sympathy... (sense 3)
- something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness (sense 4) -> "New York traffic is a constant concern", "worry", "headache", "vexation"
- a commercial or industrial enterprise... (sense 5)

"Concerns about violence" could be sense 2: the feeling of anxiety. The WordNet example for sense 2 is often "concern for his safety". "Concerns about" is similar. Sense 4 would be "the violence is a concern". The sentence says "concerns about violence", where "concerns" is the subject of "about"? Actually, "Despite concerns about violence..." "concerns" is the head noun, and "about violence" modifies it. It indicates the anxiety people feel regarding violence. So it's an anxious feeling. I'll go with 2.

Let's double-check: In many dictionary senses, the plural "concerns" meaning "worries" is the feeling. I'm fairly confident it's sense 2.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "violence" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Despite concerns about <t>violence</t> and political instability, the Iraqi government managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two auctions that concluded Saturday.

Senses:
1. definition=an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists) | examples=he may accomplish by craft in the long run what he cannot do by force and violence in the short one
2. definition=the property of being wild or turbulent | examples=the storm's violence
3. definition=a turbulent state resulting in injuries and destruction etc.

reasoning_content:
We are asked to identify which sense of "violence" is used in the sentence. The sentence is: "Despite concerns about <t>violence</t> and political instability, the Iraqi government managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two auctions that concluded Saturday." The senses given are: 1) an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists), 2) the property of being wild or turbulent (e.g., storm's violence), 3) a turbulent state resulting in injuries and destruction etc.

Context: "concerns about violence and political instability" in Iraq. This refers to violence as a general state of conflict, civil unrest, terrorism, etc., not a single act, and not a property of wildness like a storm. It fits sense 3: "a turbulent state resulting in injuries and destruction etc." Sense 3 describes a state of violence (like in a country or region). Therefore, the correct sense is 3.

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "instability" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Despite concerns about violence and political <t>instability</t>, the Iraqi government managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two auctions that concluded Saturday.

Senses:
1. definition=an unstable order
2. definition=unreliability attributable to being unstable
3. definition=a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium | examples=a hormonal imbalance
4. definition=the quality or attribute of being unstable and irresolute

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "Despite concerns about violence and political <t>instability</t>, the Iraqi government managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two auctions that concluded Saturday."

We have four senses:
1. an unstable order
2. unreliability attributable to being unstable
3. a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium (example: a hormonal imbalance)
4. the quality or attribute of being unstable and irresolute

We need to determine which sense is used in the sentence. The context is "political instability". This typically refers to a state where the political situation is not stable, often involving changes in government, unrest, etc. It's about an unstable order (political order). Sense 1: "an unstable order" fits well. Sense 2: unreliability attributable to being unstable – more about something being unreliable because it's unstable. Sense 3: lack of balance or disequilibrium, like hormonal imbalance, not typically used for political instability. Sense 4: quality of being unstable and irresolute – irresolute means hesitant, uncertain, which might apply to a person, not a political situation. So sense 1 is the most appropriate. Thus, the answer is 1.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "government" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Despite concerns about violence and political instability, the Iraqi <t>government</t> managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two auctions that concluded Saturday.

Senses:
1. definition=the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit | examples=the government reduced taxes
2. definition=the act of governing; exercising authority | examples=regulations for the governing of state prisons
3. definition=(government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed | examples=tyrannical government
4. definition=the study of government of states and other political units

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'government' ... is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "Despite concerns about violence and political instability, the Iraqi <t>government</t> managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two auctions that concluded Saturday."

We have four senses:
1. the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit (e.g., "the government reduced taxes")
2. the act of governing; exercising authority (e.g., "regulations for the governing of state prisons")
3. (government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed (e.g., "tyrannical government")
4. the study of government of states and other political units

In the sentence, "the Iraqi government" refers to the governing authority of Iraq, an organization. It is a specific entity that took actions (attracting major oil companies). So it matches sense 1.


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Which numbered sense of "auction" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Despite concerns about violence and political instability, the Iraqi government managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two <t>auctions</t> that concluded Saturday.

Senses:
1. definition=a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge
2. definition=the public sale of something to the highest bidder

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'auction' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "Despite concerns about violence and political instability, the Iraqi government managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two <t>auctions</t> that concluded Saturday."

Senses:
1. definition=a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge
2. definition=the public sale of something to the highest bidder

The word "auctions" in the sentence refers to events where the Iraqi government attracted oil companies, likely to bid on contracts or rights. That corresponds to sense 2: the public sale of something to the highest bidder. Sense 1 is about the card game bridge. So the correct sense is number 2.


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Which numbered sense of "deal" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The 10 <t>deals</t> the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions.

Senses:
1. definition=a particular instance of buying or selling | examples=it was a package deal
2. definition=an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each | examples=he made a bargain with the devil
3. definition=(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent | examples=a batch of letters
4. definition=a plank of softwood (fir or pine board)
5. definition=wood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir)
6. definition=the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time | examples=I didn't hold a good hand all evening
7. definition=the type of treatment received (especially as the result of an agreement) | examples=he got a good deal on his car
8. definition=the act of distributing playing cards | examples=the deal was passed around the table clockwise
9. definition=the act of apportioning or distributing something | examples=the captain was entrusted with the deal of provisions

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'deal' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "The 10 <t>deals</t> the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions."

Senses provided:
1. definition=a particular instance of buying or selling | examples=it was a package deal
2. definition=an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each | examples=he made a bargain with the devil
3. definition=(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent | examples=a batch of letters
4. definition=a plank of softwood (fir or pine board)
5. definition=wood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir)
6. definition=the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time | examples=I didn't hold a good hand all evening
7. definition=the type of treatment received (especially as the result of an agreement) | examples=he got a good deal on his car
8. definition=the act of distributing playing cards | examples=the deal was passed around the table clockwise
9. definition=the act of apportioning or distributing something | examples=the captain was entrusted with the deal of provisions

Analyze the sentence: "The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies..." The word "deals" here refers to agreements reached with oil companies. It fits the sense of an agreement between parties fixing obligations. Sense 2: "an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each". The example given: "he made a bargain with the devil", which is a metaphorical agreement. Sense 1 is "a particular instance of buying or selling", but "deals" with oil companies are broader agreements, not just a single purchase/sale instance. However, "package deal" is an instance of buying/selling. But the phrase "reached" strongly collocates with "agreement". Sense 2 explicitly says "agreement between parties". So number 2 is the correct sense.

Thus answer is 2.


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Which numbered sense of "china" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that <t>China</t>, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions.

Senses:
1. definition=a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
2. definition=high quality porcelain originally made only in China
3. definition=a government on the island of Taiwan established in 1949 by Chiang Kai-shek after the conquest of mainland China by the Communists led by Mao Zedong
4. definition=dishware made of high quality porcelain

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'china' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that <t>China</t>, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions."

Note that in the sentence, the word is "China" with a capital C. The senses given are:

1. definition=a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
2. definition=high quality porcelain originally made only in China
3. definition=a government on the island of Taiwan established in 1949 by Chiang Kai-shek after the conquest of mainland China by the Communists led by Mao Zedong
4. definition=dishware made of high quality porcelain

Clearly, the word in context refers to the country, China. The sense that matches is sense 1. Note that even though the word in the sentence is capitalized, the senses are given for "china" (lowercase in the prompt, but the definitions differentiate). Sense 1 is the country. So answer is 1.

provider: Fireworks


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Which numbered sense of "russia" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, <t>Russia</t> and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions.

Senses:
1. definition=a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
2. definition=formerly the largest Soviet Socialist Republic in the USSR occupying eastern Europe and northern Asia
3. definition=a former empire in eastern Europe and northern Asia created in the 14th century with Moscow as the capital; powerful in the 17th and 18th centuries under Peter the Great and Catherine the Great when Saint Petersburg was the capital; overthrown by revolution in 1917
4. definition=a federation in northeastern Europe and northern Asia; formerly Soviet Russia; since 1991 an independent state

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'russia' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, <t>Russia</t> and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions."

Senses:
1. definition=a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
2. definition=formerly the largest Soviet Socialist Republic in the USSR occupying eastern Europe and northern Asia
3. definition=a former empire in eastern Europe and northern Asia created in the 14th century with Moscow as the capital; powerful in the 17th and 18th centuries under Peter the Great and Catherine the Great when Saint Petersburg was the capital; overthrown by revolution in 1917
4. definition=a federation in northeastern Europe and northern Asia; formerly Soviet Russia; since 1991 an independent state

Analysis: The sentence mentions "China, <t>Russia</t> and European oil firms" in a contemporary context (Iraqi Oil Ministry deals with foreign oil companies, post-2003 presumably, talking about "refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions"). The context is modern, after 1991. Russia is a current country. Sense 4 is the modern Russian Federation, "since 1991 an independent state". Sense 1 is the USSR (former communist country dissolved 1991). Sense 2 is the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (RSFSR) within the USSR. Sense 3 is the Russian Empire (pre-1917). None of the former senses fit the modern context. So the correct sense is 4.

Thus answer: 4


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Which numbered sense of "oil" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European <t>oil</t> firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions.

Senses:
1. definition=a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water
2. definition=oil paint containing pigment that is used by an artist
3. definition=a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons
4. definition=any of a group of liquid edible fats that are obtained from plants

reasoning_content:
We are asked to identify which numbered sense of "oil" is used in the given sentence. The sentence contains the word "oil" in the phrase "European <t>oil</t> firms". We need to match this usage to one of the provided definitions.

Sentence: "The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions."

Context: "oil firms", "oil industry", "Iraqi Oil Ministry". This is clearly about petroleum, crude oil, the fossil fuel industry.

Let's review the senses:
1. a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water
2. oil paint containing pigment that is used by an artist
3. a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons
4. any of a group of liquid edible fats that are obtained from plants

Sense 3 says "a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons". This is petroleum/crude oil. Iraq's oil industry deals with petroleum. Sense 3 is the most specific and accurate definition for crude oil/petroleum in this context. Sense 1 is too broad, encompassing all types of oil (including cooking oil, etc.). In WordNet-style semantic disambiguation, the specific sense is preferred when the context indicates it. The sentence is about the petroleum industry. So 3 is correct.


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Which numbered sense of "role" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major <t>role</t> in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions.

Senses:
1. definition=the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group | examples=the function of a teacher
2. definition=an actor's portrayal of someone in a play | examples=she played the part of Desdemona
3. definition=what something is used for | examples=the function of an auger is to bore holes
4. definition=normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting | examples=what is your role on the team?

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'role' ... is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major <t>role</t> in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions."

Senses:
1. the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group | e.g., the function of a teacher
2. an actor's portrayal of someone in a play | e.g., she played the part of Desdemona
3. what something is used for | e.g., the function of an auger is to bore holes
4. normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting | e.g., what is your role on the team

We need to find which sense matches the usage: "play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry". Here, "role" refers to the part or function that these companies will have in the refurbishment. It's about the actions/activities they will perform. Sense 1: actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group. This fits perfectly: they are expected to play a major role (function/part) in refurbishing. Sense 4 is about normal/customary activity in a social setting, but here it's not a social setting, it's a specific task/role in a project. Sense 2 is theatrical. Sense 3 is what something is used for (like a tool). So sense 1 is the best match.

Thus, the answer is 1.


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Which numbered sense of "decade" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by <t>decades</t> of war and sanctions.

Senses:
1. definition=a period of 10 years
2. definition=the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

reasoning_content:
We are asked: Which numbered sense of "decade" is used in the sentence? Return only the number.

The sentence: "The 10 deals ... crippled by decades of war and sanctions."

The senses:
1. a period of 10 years
2. the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

"Decades" here is plural, meaning multiple periods of ten years, i.e., a long time. It's clearly sense 1: a period of 10 years. Sense 2 is the number 10 itself. The word "decades" in context refers to time periods. So the answer is 1.


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Which numbered sense of "war" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of <t>war</t> and sanctions.

Senses:
1. definition=the waging of armed conflict against an enemy | examples=thousands of people were killed in the war
2. definition=a legal state created by a declaration of war and ended by official declaration during which the international rules of war apply | examples=war was declared in November but actual fighting did not begin until the following spring
3. definition=an active struggle between competing entities | examples=a price war
4. definition=a concerted campaign to end something that is injurious | examples=the war on poverty

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'war' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of <t>war</t> and sanctions."

Senses:
1. the waging of armed conflict against an enemy | examples: thousands of people were killed in the war
2. a legal state created by a declaration of war and ended by official declaration during which the international rules of war apply | examples: war was declared in November but actual fighting did not begin until the following spring
3. an active struggle between competing entities | examples: a price war
4. a concerted campaign to end something that is injurious | examples: the war on poverty

We need to identify which sense matches the usage in the sentence. The sentence talks about "decades of war and sanctions" that crippled Iraq's oil industry. This refers to actual armed conflicts, like the Iran-Iraq War, the Gulf War, the Iraq War, etc. It's the waging of armed conflict against an enemy. So sense 1 is the literal armed conflict meaning.

Sense 2 is a specific legal state, but the context is about the actual devastation caused by war, not the legal declaration. Sense 3 is figurative (a price war). Sense 4 is a campaign (like war on poverty). So it's clearly sense 1.

Answer: 1


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Which numbered sense of "sanction" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and <t>sanctions</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=formal and explicit approval | examples=a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement
2. definition=a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards
3. definition=official permission or approval | examples=authority for the program was renewed several times
4. definition=the act of final authorization | examples=it had the sanction of the church

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'sanction' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below?" The sentence is: "The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and <t>sanctions</t>." The word is "sanctions", plural, in the phrase "war and sanctions". The context is Iraq's oil industry crippled by decades of war and sanctions. This refers to international sanctions imposed on Iraq, especially in the 1990s after the Gulf War. Sanctions here mean punitive measures, economic restrictions. Looking at the senses:

1. formal and explicit approval
2. a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards
3. official permission or approval
4. the act of final authorization

Sense 2 mentions "a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards". Economic sanctions are a mechanism of social control (by the international community) to enforce standards. However, the word "sanctions" in international relations usually means penalties. Does sense 2 fit? It says "a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards". That could encompass punitive sanctions. Senses 1, 3, 4 all relate to approval/permission. The context here is clearly about punitive sanctions, i.e., penalties. The word "sanction" can mean both approval and penalty. In the plural "sanctions", it often means penalties. The given senses don't have a separate sense for "penalty". Sense 2 is the only one that could cover penalties as a mechanism of social control. So I'll go with 2.


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Which numbered sense of "company" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: American <t>companies</t> walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields.

Senses:
1. definition=an institution created to conduct business | examples=he only invests in large well-established companies
2. definition=small military unit; usually two or three platoons
3. definition=the state of being with someone | examples=he missed their company
4. definition=organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical) | examples=the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel
5. definition=a social or business visitor | examples=the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company
6. definition=a social gathering of guests or companions | examples=the house was filled with company when I arrived
7. definition=a band of people associated temporarily in some activity | examples=they organized a party to search for food
8. definition=crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship
9. definition=a unit of firefighters including their equipment | examples=a hook-and-ladder company

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "American <t>companies</t> walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields."

We need to identify which numbered sense of "company" is used here. The senses are provided with definitions and examples.

Let's analyze the sentence. "American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields." This context refers to businesses (companies) that are participating in an auction for fields (likely oil fields or similar). They "walked away with stakes" meaning they acquired ownership interests. This is clearly the business sense of "company."

Let's check the given senses:
1. definition=an institution created to conduct business | examples=he only invests in large well-established companies
2. definition=small military unit; usually two or three platoons
3. definition=the state of being with someone | examples=he missed their company
4. definition=organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical) | examples=the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel
5. definition=a social or business visitor | examples=the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company
6. definition=a social gathering of guests or companions | examples=the house was filled with company when I arrived
7. definition=a band of people associated temporarily in some activity | examples=they organized a party to search for food
8. definition=crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship
9. definition=a unit of firefighters including their equipment | examples=a hook-and-ladder company

Sense 1 fits perfectly: "an institution created to conduct business" and the example is "he only invests in large well-established companies". In the sentence, "American companies" are business entities acquiring stakes in auctioned fields.

Thus, the correct answer is 1.


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Which numbered sense of "stake" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: American companies walked away with <t>stakes</t> in just two of the 10 auctioned fields.

Senses:
1. definition=(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something | examples=they have interests all over the world
2. definition=a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track) | examples=a pair of posts marked the goal
3. definition=instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning
4. definition=the money risked on a gamble
5. definition=a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'stake' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "American companies walked away with <t>stakes</t> in just two of the 10 auctioned fields."

Senses:
1. definition=(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something | examples=they have interests all over the world
2. definition=a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track) | examples=a pair of posts marked the goal
3. definition=instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning
4. definition=the money risked on a gamble
5. definition=a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground

We need to find which sense fits "stakes" in the sentence. The sentence says: "American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields." Here, "stakes" means shares or interests in those fields (oil fields, perhaps). It's a financial involvement, a share. Sense 1 says: "a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something". That matches.

Thus, the answer is 1.


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Which numbered sense of "field" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned <t>fields</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed | examples=he planted a field of wheat
2. definition=a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought | examples=they made a tour of Civil War battlefields
3. definition=somewhere (away from a studio or office or library or laboratory) where practical work is done or data is collected | examples=anthropologists do much of their work in the field
4. definition=a branch of knowledge | examples=in what discipline is his doctorate?
5. definition=the space around a radiating body within which its electromagnetic oscillations can exert force on another similar body not in contact with it
6. definition=a particular kind of commercial enterprise | examples=they are outstanding in their field
7. definition=a particular environment or walk of life | examples=his social sphere is limited
8. definition=a piece of land prepared for playing a game | examples=the home crowd cheered when Princeton took the field
9. definition=extensive tract of level open land | examples=they emerged from the woods onto a vast open plain
10. definition=(mathematics) a set of elements such that addition and multiplication are commutative and associative and multiplication is distributive over addition and there are two elements 0 and 1 | examples=the set of all rational numbers is a field
11. definition=a region in which active military operations are in progress | examples=the army was in the field awaiting action
12. definition=all of the horses in a particular horse race
13. definition=all the competitors in a particular contest or sporting event
14. definition=a geographic region (land or sea) under which something valuable is found | examples=the diamond fields of South Africa
15. definition=(computer science) a set of one or more adjacent characters comprising a unit of information
16. definition=the area that is visible (as through an optical instrument)
17. definition=a place where planes take off and land

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'field' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned <t>fields</t>."

We need to pick the correct sense number from the provided list. The sentence mentions "auctioned fields" where companies acquired stakes. This likely refers to areas containing natural resources (like oil fields, gas fields, mining fields) that are auctioned for exploration/production rights. Let's check the senses:

1. agricultural land
2. battlefield
3. practical work area (away from office/lab)
4. branch of knowledge
5. electromagnetic field
6. commercial enterprise kind
7. environment/walk of life
8. playing field (sports)
9. open level land (plain)
10. mathematical field
11. active military operations region
12. horses in a race
13. competitors in a contest/sporting event
14. a geographic region (land or sea) under which something valuable is found (e.g., diamond fields, oil fields)
15. computer science set of characters
16. visible area (optics)
17. airport area (planes take off/land)

The sentence says "auctioned fields". This strongly suggests sense 14: "a geographic region (land or sea) under which something valuable is found" because in auctions of resource rights (oil, gas, mining), companies bid on "fields" (like oil fields). The example given: "the diamond fields of South Africa" fits.

Thus, the answer is 14.