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

Sentence: Third, the theory <t>suggests</t> why legislators who pay too much attention to national policy making relative to local benefit-seeking have lower security in office.

Senses:
1. definition=make a proposal, declare a plan for something | examples=the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax
2. definition=drop a hint; intimate by a hint
3. definition=imply as a possibility | examples=The evidence suggests a need for more clarification
4. definition=suggest the necessity of an intervention; in medicine | examples=Tetracycline is indicated in such cases
5. definition=call to mind | examples=this remark evoked sadness

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "Third, the theory <t>suggests</t> why legislators who pay too much attention to national policy making relative to local benefit-seeking have lower security in office." And we need to choose which numbered sense of "suggest" (marked with <t></t>) is used. The senses are:

1. definition=make a proposal, declare a plan for something | examples=the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax
2. definition=drop a hint; intimate by a hint
3. definition=imply as a possibility | examples=The evidence suggests a need for more clarification
4. definition=suggest the necessity of an intervention; in medicine | examples=Tetracycline is indicated in such cases
5. definition=call to mind | examples=

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

Sentence: Third, the theory <t>suggests</t> why legislators who pay too much attention to national policy making relative to local benefit-seeking have lower security in office.

Senses:
1. definition=make a proposal, declare a plan for something | examples=the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax
2. definition=drop a hint; intimate by a hint
3. definition=imply as a possibility | examples=The evidence suggests a need for more clarification
4. definition=suggest the necessity of an intervention; in medicine | examples=Tetracycline is indicated in such cases
5. definition=call to mind | examples=this remark evoked sadness

[User] Your previous answer was invalid. Choose one candidate index between 1 and 5. Return only the integer.

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reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "Third, the theory <t>suggests</t> why legislators who pay too much attention to national policy making relative to local benefit-seeking have lower security in office."

We need to choose which numbered sense of "suggest" is used. The senses are:

1. make a proposal, declare a plan for something
2. drop a hint; intimate by a hint
3. imply as a possibility (example: The evidence suggests a need for more clarification)
4. suggest the necessity of an intervention; in medicine
5. call to mind

In the sentence, "the theory suggests why legislators ... have lower security in office." This is not a proposal (sense 1), not a hint (sense 2), not medical (sense 4), and not "call to mind" (sense 5). It aligns with sense 3: imply as a possibility, or indicate something as a likely explanation. The theory implies or indicates why legislators have lower security. So the correct sense is 3.

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

Sentence: Third, the theory suggests why legislators who pay too much attention to <t>national</t> policy making relative to local benefit-seeking have lower security in office.

Senses:
1. definition=of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country | examples=national hero
2. definition=limited to or in the interests of a particular nation | examples=national interests
3. definition=concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country | examples=the national government
4. definition=owned or maintained for the public by the national government | examples=national parks
5. definition=inside the country | examples=the British Home Office has broader responsibilities than the United States Department of the Interior
6. definition=characteristic of or peculiar to the people of a nation | examples=a national trait
7. definition=of or relating to nationality | examples=national origin

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

Sentence: "Third, the theory suggests why legislators who pay too much attention to <t>national</t> policy making relative to local benefit-seeking have lower security in office."

Senses:
1. definition=of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country | examples=national hero
2. definition=limited to or in the interests of a particular nation | examples=national interests
3. definition=concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country | examples=the national government
4. definition=owned or maintained for the public by the national government | examples=national parks
5. definition=inside the country | examples=the British Home Office has broader responsibilities than the United States Department of the Interior
6. definition=characteristic of or peculiar to the people of a nation | examples=a national trait
7. definition=of or relating to nationality | examples=national origin

We need to choose the sense that best matches "national policy making". The phrase contrasts with "local benefit-seeking". "National policy making" refers to policy making at the national level, as opposed to local. It means policy that concerns the entire nation or country. This aligns with sense 3: "concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country". Sense 1 is very broad "of or relating to a nation", but sense 3 is more specific to "entire nation". Sense 2: "limited to or in the interests of a particular nation" could also fit, but "national policy making" is typically about policy for the whole country, not just in the interests of that nation vs others. The contrast is local vs national, so it's about the level of government/scope. "National policy making" = policy making for the entire nation. Sense 3 fits perfectly. Sense 4 is about ownership by the national government (like national parks). Sense 5 "inside the country" is like domestic, not exactly. Sense 6 is about traits of people. Sense 7 is about nationality. So sense 3 is correct.

Answer: 3

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

Sentence: Third, the theory suggests why legislators who pay too much attention to national <t>policy</t> making relative to local benefit-seeking have lower security in office.

Senses:
1. definition=a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group | examples=it was a policy of retribution
2. definition=a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government | examples=they debated the policy or impolicy of the proposed legislation
3. definition=written contract or certificate of insurance | examples=you should have read the small print on your policy

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

Sentence: "Third, the theory suggests why legislators who pay too much attention to national <t>policy</t> making relative to local benefit-seeking have lower security in office."

Senses:
1. definition=a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group | examples=it was a policy of retribution
2. definition=a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government | examples=they debated the policy or impolicy of the proposed legislation
3. definition=written contract or certificate of insurance | examples=you should have read the small print on your policy

The word is "policy" in the context "national policy making". It clearly refers to the plans, principles, or actions of a government. Sense 2 talks about "a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government". But note sense 1: "a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group". In social sciences, "policy" often means a plan of action by a government. Sense 1 says "individual or social group", which could include government. Sense 2 is more about the rationale or argument, not the plan itself. The phrase "policy making" refers to the act of creating policies (plans of action). Sense 1 fits better: "a plan of action". Sense 2 is about a line of argument, which is less common; often "policy" as a government's course of action aligns with sense 1. Many dictionaries separate "policy" as a plan (sense 1) vs a specific argument (sense 2). Let's read carefully: "a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government" – that's like "foreign policy" in the sense of an argument, but here it's "national policy making", which is creating plans. Sense 1 says "a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group". Government is a social group. So sense 1 is the best fit. Sense 3 is insurance. So answer should be 1.

Thus the number is 1.

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

Sentence: Third, the theory suggests why legislators who pay too much attention to national policy <t>making</t> relative to local benefit-seeking have lower security in office.

Senses:
1. definition=the act that results in something coming to be | examples=the devising of plans
2. definition=an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something | examples=her qualifications for the job are excellent
3. definition=(usually plural) the components needed for making or doing something | examples=the recipe listed all the makings for a chocolate cake

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

Sentence: "Third, the theory suggests why legislators who pay too much attention to national policy <t>making</t> relative to local benefit-seeking have lower security in office."

Senses:
1. definition=the act that results in something coming to be | examples=the devising of plans
2. definition=an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something | examples=her qualifications for the job are excellent
3. definition=(usually plural) the components needed for making or doing something | examples=the recipe listed all the makings for a chocolate cake

We need to identify the sense of "making" in the phrase "policy making". In "policy making", "making" is a noun derived from the verb "make", meaning the process of creating or formulating policy. Sense 1 is "the act that results in something coming to be", with example "the devising of plans". That fits perfectly: policy making is the act of making policy. Sense 2 is about qualifications, not relevant. Sense 3 is about components (makings, usually plural), as in "the makings of a cake", not relevant. So the answer is 1.

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

Sentence: Third, the theory suggests why legislators who pay too much attention to national policy making <t>relative</t> to local benefit-seeking have lower security in office.

Senses:
1. definition=estimated by comparison; not absolute or complete | examples=a relative stranger
2. definition=properly related in size or degree or other measurable characteristics; usually followed by `to' | examples=the punishment ought to be proportional to the crime

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence and a list of senses for the word "relative". We need to determine which sense is used in the sentence and return only the number.

Sentence: "Third, the theory suggests why legislators who pay too much attention to national policy making <t>relative</t> to local benefit-seeking have lower security in office."

Senses:
1. definition=estimated by comparison; not absolute or complete | examples=a relative stranger
2. definition=properly related in size or degree or other measurable characteristics; usually followed by `to' | examples=the punishment ought to be proportional to the crime

We need to see how "relative" is used. In the sentence, it is "relative to local benefit-seeking". It means "in comparison to" or "in relation to". Sense 2 says "properly related in size or degree or other measurable characteristics; usually followed by `to'". That fits: "attention to national policy making relative to local benefit-seeking" means attention to national policy making compared to local benefit-seeking, or in relation to local benefit-seeking. Sense 1 is "estimated by comparison; not absolute or complete", like "a relative stranger" meaning not complete stranger. That doesn't fit the phrase "relative to". So the correct sense is 2.


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

Sentence: Third, the theory suggests why legislators who pay too much attention to national policy making relative to <t>local</t> benefit-seeking have lower security in office.

Senses:
1. definition=relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area | examples=local taxes
2. definition=of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular locality or neighborhood | examples=local customs
3. definition=affecting only a restricted part or area of the body | examples=local anesthesia

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

Sentence: "Third, the theory suggests why legislators who pay too much attention to national policy making relative to <t>local</t> benefit-seeking have lower security in office."

Senses:

1. relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area | examples=local taxes
2. of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular locality or neighborhood | examples=local customs
3. affecting only a restricted part or area of the body | examples=local anesthesia

We need to pick the sense that fits the usage of "local" in the sentence. The sentence contrasts national policy making with local benefit-seeking. Legislators are paying attention to national policy making relative to local benefit-seeking. Here "local" modifies "benefit-seeking". It means seeking benefits for their local area (constituency, district) as opposed to national concerns. So "local" refers to their particular locality or district. Sense 1 talks about administration of a city/town/district rather than larger area, but "local benefit-seeking" isn't about administration specifically; it's about seeking benefits for their local area. Sense 2 is "of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular locality or neighborhood", with example "local customs". This fits well: benefit-seeking that is characteristic of or for their particular locality. Sense 3 is medical, about body parts, not applicable.

Thus, sense 2 is the correct one.

I'll output: 2

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

Sentence: Third, the theory suggests why legislators who pay too much attention to national policy making relative to local benefit-seeking <t>have</t> lower security in office.

Senses:
1. definition=have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense | examples=She has $1,000 in the bank
2. definition=have as a feature | examples=This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France
3. definition=go through (mental or physical states or experiences) | examples=get an idea
4. definition=have ownership or possession of | examples=He owns three houses in Florida
5. definition=cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition | examples=He got his squad on the ball
6. definition=serve oneself to, or consume regularly | examples=Have another bowl of chicken soup!
7. definition=have a personal or business relationship with someone | examples=have a postdoc
8. definition=organize or be responsible for | examples=hold a reception
9. definition=have left | examples=I have two years left
10. definition=be confronted with | examples=What do we have here?
11. definition=undergo | examples=The stocks had a fast run-up
12. definition=suffer from; be ill with | examples=She has arthritis
13. definition=cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner | examples=The ads induced me to buy a VCR
14. definition=receive willingly something given or offered | examples=The only girl who would have him was the miller's daughter
15. definition=get something; come into possession of | examples=receive payment
16. definition=undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) | examples=She suffered a fracture in the accident
17. definition=achieve a point or goal | examples=Nicklaus had a 70
18. definition=cause to be born | examples=My wife had twins yesterday!
19. definition=have sex with; archaic use | examples=He had taken this woman when she was most vulnerable

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

Sentence: "Third, the theory suggests why legislators who pay too much attention to national policy making relative to local benefit-seeking <t>have</t> lower security in office."

We need to identify the correct sense from the list provided.

Look at the sentence: "legislators ... have lower security in office". What does "have" mean here? It means they possess or experience lower security in office. Let's examine the senses:

1. have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense. Examples: "She has $1,000 in the bank." This seems abstract: "have lower security in office" - they possess lower security. Is that "possess" an abstract sense? Yes, "security" is an abstract noun.

2. have as a feature. "This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France." That would be "have" meaning "to include as a feature". Legislators having lower security is not a feature; it's a state they are in.

3. go through (mental or physical states or experiences). "get an idea". "have lower security" could mean they experience lower security.

Let's check others:
4. have ownership or possession of - "He owns three houses". Security is not owned.
5. cause to move... not relevant.
6. serve oneself to... no.
7. have a personal or business relationship... no.
8. organize... no.
9. have left... no.
10. be confronted with... "What do we have here?" No.
11. undergo... "The stocks had a fast run-up." Undergo a state? Maybe.
12. suffer from; be ill with... not illness.
13. cause to do... no.
14. receive willingly... no.
15. get something; come into possession of... no.
16. undergo (injuries and illnesses)... no.
17. achieve a point or goal... no.
18. cause to be born... no.
19. have sex with... no.

So the top candidates are 1 (have or possess, abstract), 3 (go through mental or physical states or experiences), maybe 11 (undergo). But "have lower security" is a state, not necessarily an experience they go through. They possess it as a characteristic.

Often, "have" with abstract nouns like "security" is considered possession in an abstract sense. Sense 1 explicitly mentions "either in a concrete or an abstract sense". "She has $1,000" is concrete, but the definition says "have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense". "Have lower security" is an abstract possession. Sense 3 says "go through (mental or physical states or experiences)" examples "get an idea". "Have lower security" is not an experience they "go through"; it's a condition they have. It's a state they possess. So sense 1 is likely correct.

Let's double-check: In many dictionaries, "have" meaning "to possess" covers abstract qualities. Sense 1 fits perfectly. So I'll answer 1.

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

Sentence: Third, the theory suggests why legislators who pay too much attention to national policy making relative to local benefit-seeking have lower security in <t>office</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed | examples=he rented an office in the new building
2. definition=an administrative unit of government | examples=the Central Intelligence Agency
3. definition=the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group | examples=the function of a teacher
4. definition=(of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power | examples=being in office already gives a candidate a great advantage
5. definition=professional or clerical workers in an office | examples=the whole office was late the morning of the blizzard
6. definition=a religious rite or service prescribed by ecclesiastical authorities | examples=the offices of the mass
7. definition=a job in an organization | examples=he occupied a post in the treasury

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "Third, the theory suggests why legislators who pay too much attention to national policy making relative to local benefit-seeking have lower security in <t>office</t>."

We need to select the numbered sense of "office" from the list that matches the usage in the sentence. The sentence refers to legislators having lower security in office. "In office" typically refers to the state of holding an official position, especially in government. Looking at the senses:

1. place of business...
2. administrative unit of government...
3. actions and activities assigned... (function)
4. (of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power | examples=being in office already gives a candidate a great advantage
5. professional or clerical workers...
6. religious rite...
7. a job in an organization...

The phrase "security in office" means security while holding the position/power. Sense 4 explicitly mentions "being in office already gives a candidate a great advantage" and defines it as holding an office means being in power. This fits perfectly.

Thus, the answer is 4.


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

Sentence: For example, first-term - term <t>members</t> of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat.

Senses:
1. definition=one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization) | examples=only members will be admitted
2. definition=anything that belongs to a set or class | examples=snakes are members of the class Reptilia
3. definition=an external body part that projects from the body | examples=it is important to keep the extremities warm
4. definition=an organization that is a member of another organization (especially a state that belongs to a group of nations) | examples=the library was a member of the interlibrary loan association
5. definition=the male organ of copulation (`member' is a euphemism)

reasoning_content:
We need to determine which sense of "member" (as marked by <t>members</t>) fits the sentence: "For example, first-term <t>members</t> of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat."

The word is "members" in the context of "first-term members of the House." This refers to individuals who belong to a legislative body (the House, presumably the House of Representatives). So it's sense 1: "one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)". Examples: "only members will be admitted". That fits. Sense 2 is about anything that belongs to a set or class (like snakes are members of the class Reptilia). That could be metaphorical but here it's clearly about people in an organization. Sense 3: body part. No. Sense 4: an organization that is a member of another organization. No, members of the House are persons, not organizations. Sense 5: male organ. No. So the answer is 1.


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

Sentence: For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most <t>vulnerable</t> of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat.

Senses:
1. definition=susceptible to attack | examples=a vulnerable bridge
2. definition=susceptible to criticism or persuasion or temptation | examples=vulnerable to bribery
3. definition=capable of being wounded or hurt | examples=vulnerable parts of the body

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

Sentence: "For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most <t>vulnerable</t> of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat."

Senses:
1. definition=susceptible to attack | examples=a vulnerable bridge
2. definition=susceptible to criticism or persuasion or temptation | examples=vulnerable to bribery
3. definition=capable of being wounded or hurt | examples=vulnerable parts of the body

We need to interpret "vulnerable" in context. "First-term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat." This is about political incumbents who can be defeated in elections. "Vulnerable" here means susceptible to being defeated, i.e., susceptible to attack (an electoral attack/challenge). Sense 1: "susceptible to attack" with example "a vulnerable bridge." Sense 2 is about criticism, persuasion, temptation (like bribery). Sense 3 is about being wounded or hurt physically. The political context of being defeated is metaphorical "attack" in an election. It's not about physical wounding, nor primarily about criticism/persuasion/temptation (though bribery could be a thing, but the context is "immune to defeat", meaning they can't be beaten, so they are not susceptible to being defeated/attacked). The best fit is sense 1: susceptible to attack. Therefore, the number is 1.

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

Sentence: For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have <t>become</t> virtually immune to defeat.

Senses:
1. definition=enter or assume a certain state or condition | examples=He became annoyed when he heard the bad news
2. definition=undergo a change or development | examples=The water turned into ice
3. definition=come into existence | examples=What becomes has duration
4. definition=enhance the appearance of | examples=Mourning becomes Electra

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

Sentence: "For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have <t>become</t> virtually immune to defeat."

Senses:
1. definition=enter or assume a certain state or condition | examples=He became annoyed when he heard the bad news
2. definition=undergo a change or development | examples=The water turned into ice
3. definition=come into existence | examples=What becomes has duration
4. definition=enhance the appearance of | examples=Mourning becomes Electra

We need to find the sense that matches the usage in the sentence. The sentence says: "first-term ... members ... have become virtually immune to defeat." This means they entered or assumed a state (immune to defeat). That matches sense 1: "enter or assume a certain state or condition". Sense 2 is about undergoing a change or development ("turned into ice"), but here it's about assuming a condition. Sense 3 is about coming into existence. Sense 4 is about enhancing appearance (like "that dress becomes you"). So sense 1 is the correct one.

The answer is simply the number: 1.

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

Sentence: For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually <t>immune</t> to defeat.

Senses:
1. definition=relating to the condition of immunity | examples=the immune system
2. definition=secure against | examples=immune from taxation as long as he resided in Bermuda
3. definition=relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection)
4. definition=(usually followed by `to') not affected by a given influence | examples=immune to persuasion

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

Sentence: "For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually <t>immune</t> to defeat."

Senses:
1. definition=relating to the condition of immunity | examples=the immune system
2. definition=secure against | examples=immune from taxation as long as he resided in Bermuda
3. definition=relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection)
4. definition=(usually followed by `to') not affected by a given influence | examples=immune to persuasion

We need to match the usage in the sentence: "immune to defeat". The word "immune" is followed by "to". The meaning is that they are not affected by defeat; they are practically invulnerable to being defeated. This matches sense 4: "not affected by a given influence" with the note "usually followed by 'to'" and example "immune to persuasion". Here, "immune to defeat" fits perfectly.

Sense 1 is about the condition of immunity (like the immune system). Sense 2 is "secure against" with example "immune from taxation" (followed by "from", not "to"). Sense 3 is relating to disease/infection immunity.

Thus, sense 4.

Return only the number: 4.


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

Sentence: For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to <t>defeat</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest | examples=it was a narrow defeat
2. definition=the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals

reasoning_content:
We need to determine which sense of "defeat" is used in the given sentence. The word is tagged with <t> tags. The sentence says: "For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to <t>defeat</t>."

We have two senses provided:

1. an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest | examples=it was a narrow defeat
2. the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals

We need to see which one fits. The sentence talks about members of the House being immune to defeat. Defeat here is a noun. The context is about being vulnerable to defeat in an election or political contest. Being "immune to defeat" means they are not likely to lose an election. That's an unsuccessful ending to a contest (sense 1). Sense 2 is about a feeling, which wouldn't make sense to be "immune to" a feeling in this context. You can be immune to a negative outcome, not typically immune to a feeling. So the correct sense is 1.

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

Sentence: The one <t>exception</t> to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982.

Senses:
1. definition=a deliberate act of omission | examples=with the exception of the children, everyone was told the news
2. definition=an instance that does not conform to a rule or generalization | examples=all her children were brilliant; the only exception was her last child
3. definition=grounds for adverse criticism | examples=his authority is beyond exception

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

Sentence: "The one <t>exception</t> to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982."

Senses:
1. definition=a deliberate act of omission | examples=with the exception of the children, everyone was told the news
2. definition=an instance that does not conform to a rule or generalization | examples=all her children were brilliant; the only exception was her last child
3. definition=grounds for adverse criticism | examples=his authority is beyond exception

We need to identify which sense fits "exception" in the sentence. The sentence says "The one exception to this recent trend..." meaning there is a trend, and one thing that does not conform to that trend. That matches sense 2: "an instance that does not conform to a rule or generalization." The example given is similar: "all her children were brilliant; the only exception was her last child." The sentence is about a trend (generalization) and an exception to it. So sense 2.


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

Sentence: The one exception to this recent <t>trend</t> was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982.

Senses:
1. definition=a general direction in which something tends to move | examples=the shoreward tendency of the current
2. definition=general line of orientation | examples=the river takes a southern course
3. definition=a general tendency to change (as of opinion) | examples=not openly liberal but that is the trend of the book
4. definition=the popular taste at a given time | examples=leather is the latest vogue

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "The one exception to this recent <t>trend</t> was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982."

We need to identify which numbered sense of "trend" (marked with tags) is used. The senses are:

1. definition=a general direction in which something tends to move | examples=the shoreward tendency of the current
2. definition=general line of orientation | examples=the river takes a southern course
3. definition=a general tendency to change (as of opinion) | examples=not openly liberal but that is the trend of the book
4. definition=the popular taste at a given time | examples=leather is the latest vogue

We need to map "trend" in the sentence to one of these. Let's analyze the sentence: "The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans..." The "trend" likely refers to a general tendency in political outcomes, like a pattern of elections. The phrase "this recent trend" suggests a pattern or tendency, perhaps of incumbents winning or something. The sense that fits best is a general tendency or direction of change, perhaps in opinion or behavior. Sense 3: "a general tendency to change (as of opinion)" seems quite fitting because it's about a trend in political events (like a shift or tendency). Sense 1: "a general direction in which something tends to move" could also apply, but the example is "shoreward tendency of the current," more physical movement. Sense 2 is about orientation, not likely. Sense 4 is about popular fashion, not applicable. So sense 3 seems most appropriate: a general tendency to change, especially in opinion or events. The sentence implies a trend (maybe of Republicans winning or some political trend) and an exception to it. So I'd go with 3.


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

Sentence: The one exception to this recent trend was the <t>defeat</t> of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982.

Senses:
1. definition=an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest | examples=it was a narrow defeat
2. definition=the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals

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

Sentence: "The one exception to this recent trend was the <t>defeat</t> of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982."

Senses:
1. an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest (example: it was a narrow defeat)
2. the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals

We need to choose sense 1 or 2. The sentence refers to the defeat of 13 freshman Republicans in an election. This is clearly an unsuccessful ending to a political contest (re-election). It is not referring to a feeling, but to the event of losing an election. So sense 1 is correct.

Return only the number: 1


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

Sentence: The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 <t>freshman</t> Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982.

Senses:
1. definition=a first-year undergraduate
2. definition=any new participant in some activity

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence and senses for the word "freshman". The sentence is: "The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982."

Senses:
1. definition=a first-year undergraduate
2. definition=any new participant in some activity

We need to determine which sense is used. The context is about "freshman Republicans" who were brought into office in 1980 and running for re-election in 1982. They are not first-year undergraduates; they are new members of Congress (House of Representatives or possibly Senate). So it's sense 2: any new participant in some activity. Thus the answer is 2.

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

Sentence: The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman <t>Republicans</t> brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982.

Senses:
1. definition=a member of the Republican Party
2. definition=an advocate of a republic (usually in opposition to a monarchy)
3. definition=a tributary of the Kansas River that flows from eastern Colorado eastward through Nebraska and Kansas

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'republican' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense." The word in question is inside <t>Republicans</t>. The sentence: "The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman <t>Republicans</t> brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982."

Senses:
1. definition=a member of the Republican Party
2. definition=an advocate of a republic (usually in opposition to a monarchy)
3. definition=a tributary of the Kansas River that flows from eastern Colorado eastward through Nebraska and Kansas

The word "Republicans" capitalized and in the context of "brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982." Reagan was a Republican president. So it refers to members of the Republican Party. Therefore sense 1 is correct.

Return only the number: 1.

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

Sentence: The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans <t>brought</t> into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982.

Senses:
1. definition=take something or somebody with oneself somewhere | examples=Bring me the box from the other room
2. definition=cause to come into a particular state or condition | examples=Long hard years of on the job training had brought them to their competence
3. definition=cause to happen or to occur as a consequence | examples=I cannot work a miracle
4. definition=go or come after and bring or take back | examples=Get me those books over there, please
5. definition=bring into a different state | examples=this may land you in jail
6. definition=be accompanied by | examples=Can I bring my cousin to the dinner?
7. definition=advance or set forth in court; , | examples=bring charges
8. definition=bestow a quality on | examples=Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company
9. definition=be sold for a certain price | examples=The painting brought $10,000
10. definition=attract the attention of | examples=The noise and the screaming brought the curious
11. definition=induce or persuade | examples=The confession of one of the accused brought the others to admit to the crime as well

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

Sentence: "The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans <t>brought</t> into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982."

Senses given:
1. take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
2. cause to come into a particular state or condition
3. cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
4. go or come after and bring or take back
5. bring into a different state
6. be accompanied by
7. advance or set forth in court
8. bestow a quality on
9. be sold for a certain price
10. attract the attention of
11. induce or persuade

We need to analyze the phrase: "freshman Republicans <t>brought</t> into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution". "Brought into office" means they were caused to come into office, put into office, elected into office. This matches the sense of causing someone to come into a particular state or condition, like bringing them into a position. Let's check the definitions.

Sense 2: "cause to come into a particular state or condition" with example: "Long hard years of on the job training had brought them to their competence". "Brought into office" fits "cause to come into a particular state or condition" (office being a state/condition of holding office). Sense 5 is "bring into a different state", example: "this may land you in jail". That could also fit, but sense 5 seems more about negative consequences? Sense 2 explicitly says "cause to come into a particular state or condition". "Brought into office" is a classic example of sense 2. Also sense 3: "cause to happen or to occur as a consequence" - but "bringing into office" isn't causing an event to happen; it's causing a person to be in a state. Sense 11: "induce or persuade" - example "brought the others to admit". That's about persuasion, not just causing a state. The phrase "brought into office" means they were elected, which is like "brought into a particular state". So I'd go with 2.

Thus the answer is 2.


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

Sentence: The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into <t>office</t> in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982.

Senses:
1. definition=place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed | examples=he rented an office in the new building
2. definition=an administrative unit of government | examples=the Central Intelligence Agency
3. definition=the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group | examples=the function of a teacher
4. definition=(of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power | examples=being in office already gives a candidate a great advantage
5. definition=professional or clerical workers in an office | examples=the whole office was late the morning of the blizzard
6. definition=a religious rite or service prescribed by ecclesiastical authorities | examples=the offices of the mass
7. definition=a job in an organization | examples=he occupied a post in the treasury

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

Sentence: "The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into <t>office</t> in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982."

We need to match the usage of "office" here to one of the numbered senses.

Looking at the sentence: "brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution" – this refers to being elected to a public position (specifically, as members of Congress). The phrase "brought into office" means entering a position of power or official role.

Now, let's check the definitions:

1. place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed -> not this.
2. an administrative unit of government -> "office" as an agency (e.g., Office of Management and Budget). Not this; the phrase is "brought into office", meaning elected.
3. the actions and activities assigned... -> this is "function" or "role", not exactly "in office".
4. (of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power | examples=being in office already gives a candidate a great advantage -> This matches perfectly: "brought into office" = brought into power, holding an official position in government.
5. professional or clerical workers in an office -> not this.
6. religious rite -> not this.
7. a job in an organization -> "he occupied a post". This could be a job, but sense 4 explicitly mentions "holding an office means being in power" for government officials. The context is political (Republicans, re-election), so sense 4 is the specific political office sense. Sense 7 is more general "job". However, "office" in "bring into office" typically refers to political power, sense 4. Sense 4's example "being in office already gives a candidate a great advantage" aligns perfectly.

Thus, the correct sense is 4.


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

Sentence: The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan <t>revolution</t> and running for re-election in 1982.

Senses:
1. definition=a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving | examples=the industrial revolution was also a cultural revolution
2. definition=the overthrow of a government by those who are governed
3. definition=a single complete turn (axial or orbital) | examples=the plane made three rotations before it crashed

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

Sentence: "The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan <t>revolution</t> and running for re-election in 1982."

Senses:
1. a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving (examples: the industrial revolution was also a cultural revolution)
2. the overthrow of a government by those who are governed
3. a single complete turn (axial or orbital) (examples: the plane made three rotations before it crashed)

We need to determine which sense applies here. The phrase is "Reagan revolution". The Reagan revolution refers to the political realignment and conservative shift that occurred with the election of Ronald Reagan in 1980. It was a drastic and far-reaching change in political thinking and policy, not a literal overthrow of government (sense 2) nor a physical turn (sense 3). So sense 1 is the best fit.

Thus, the answer is 1.


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

Sentence: The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and <t>running</t> for re-election in 1982.

Senses:
1. definition=move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time | examples=Don't run--you'll be out of breath
2. definition=flee; take to one's heels; cut and run | examples=If you see this man, run!
3. definition=stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point | examples=Service runs all the way to Cranbury
4. definition=direct or control; projects, businesses, etc. | examples=She is running a relief operation in the Sudan
5. definition=have a particular form | examples=the story or argument runs as follows
6. definition=move along, of liquids | examples=Water flowed into the cave
7. definition=perform as expected when applied | examples=The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in
8. definition=change or be different within limits | examples=Estimates for the losses in the earthquake range as high as $2 billion
9. definition=run, stand, or compete for an office or a position | examples=Who's running for treasurer this year?
10. definition=cause to emit recorded audio or video | examples=They ran the tapes over and over again
11. definition=move about freely and without restraint, or act as if running around in an uncontrolled way | examples=who are these people running around in the building?
12. definition=have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined | examples=She tends to be nervous before her lectures
13. definition=be operating, running or functioning | examples=The car is still running--turn it off!
14. definition=change from one state to another | examples=run amok
15. definition=cause to perform | examples=run a subject
16. definition=be affected by; be subjected to | examples=run a temperature
17. definition=continue to exist | examples=These stories die hard
18. definition=occur persistently | examples=Musical talent runs in the family
19. definition=carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine | examples=Run the dishwasher
20. definition=include as the content; broadcast or publicize | examples=We ran the ad three times
21. definition=carry out | examples=run an errand
22. definition=pass over, across, or through | examples=He ran his eyes over her body
23. definition=cause something to pass or lead somewhere | examples=Run the wire behind the cabinet
24. definition=make without a miss
25. definition=deal in illegally, such as arms or liquor
26. definition=cause an animal to move fast | examples=run the dogs
27. definition=be diffused | examples=These dyes and colors are guaranteed not to run
28. definition=sail before the wind
29. definition=cover by running; run a certain distance | examples=She ran 10 miles that day
30. definition=extend or continue for a certain period of time | examples=The film runs 5 hours
31. definition=set animals loose to graze
32. definition=keep company | examples=the heifers run with the bulls to produce offspring
33. definition=run with the ball; in such sports as football
34. definition=travel rapidly, by any (unspecified) means | examples=Run to the store!
35. definition=travel a route regularly | examples=Ships ply the waters near the coast
36. definition=pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals) | examples=Goering often hunted wild boars in Poland
37. definition=compete in a race | examples=he is running the Marathon this year
38. definition=progress by being changed | examples=The speech has to go through several more drafts
39. definition=reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating | examples=melt butter
40. definition=come unraveled or undone as if by snagging | examples=Her nylons were running
41. definition=become undone | examples=the sweater unraveled

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

Sentence: "The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and <t>running</t> for re-election in 1982."

We need to find the sense that matches "running for re-election". Look at the list of senses. Sense 9 is: "run, stand, or compete for an office or a position | examples=Who's running for treasurer this year?" This matches exactly. So the answer is 9.


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

Sentence: Because these <t>freshmen</t> placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat.

Senses:
1. definition=a first-year undergraduate
2. definition=any new participant in some activity

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

Sentence: "Because these <t>freshmen</t> placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat."

Senses:
1. definition=a first-year undergraduate
2. definition=any new participant in some activity

The sentence refers to "freshmen" in the context of "partisan role", "spreading the Reagan revolution", "national policy making". This is not about first-year undergraduates. It's about new participants in some activity, likely newly elected members of Congress or something political. So sense 2.

Thus answer is 2

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

Sentence: Because these freshmen <t>placed</t> far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat.

Senses:
1. definition=put into a certain place or abstract location | examples=Put your things here
2. definition=place somebody in a particular situation or location | examples=he was placed on probation
3. definition=assign a rank or rating to | examples=how would you rank these students?
4. definition=assign a location to | examples=The company located some of their agents in Los Angeles
5. definition=to arrange for | examples=place a phone call
6. definition=take a place in a competition; often followed by an ordinal | examples=Jerry came in third in the Marathon
7. definition=intend (something) to move towards a certain goal | examples=He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face
8. definition=recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something | examples=She identified the man on the 'wanted' poster
9. definition=assign to (a job or a home)
10. definition=locate | examples=The film is set in Africa
11. definition=estimate | examples=We put the time of arrival at 8 P.M.
12. definition=identify the location or place of | examples=We localized the source of the infection
13. definition=make an investment | examples=Put money into bonds
14. definition=assign to a station
15. definition=finish second or better in a horse or dog race | examples=he bet $2 on number six to place
16. definition=sing a note with the correct pitch

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

Sentence: "Because these freshmen <t>placed</t> far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat."

The word in question is "placed", as in "placed far more emphasis". We need to find the sense from the list that matches this usage. The phrase is "placed emphasis on". This is a common collocation: to place emphasis on something means to put stress or importance on it. It's a metaphorical use of "put" or "place" meaning to assign or attribute. Let's examine the senses:

1. put into a certain place or abstract location (example: Put your things here) – This could be abstract: "place emphasis" is putting emphasis into a certain abstract location on their partisan role. But maybe there's a more specific sense.

2. place somebody in a particular situation or location (example: he was placed on probation) – This is about placing a person in a situation. Not fitting.

3. assign a rank or rating to (example: how would you rank these students?) – Not exactly. They placed emphasis, not ranking.

4. assign a location to (example: The company located some of their agents in Los Angeles) – Not fitting.

5. to arrange for (example: place a phone call) – Placing a call is arranging for it. Placing emphasis is not exactly arranging for it.

6. take a place in a competition; often followed by an ordinal (example: Jerry came in third in the Marathon) – No.

7. intend (something) to move towards a certain goal (example: He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face) – No.

8. recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something (example: She identified the man on the 'wanted' poster) – No.

9. assign to (a job or a home) – No.

10. locate (example: The film is set in Africa) – No.

11. estimate (example: We put the time of arrival at 8 P.M.) – No.

12. identify the location or place of (example: We localized the source of the infection) – No.

13. make an investment (example: Put money into bonds) – No.

14. assign to a station – No.

15. finish second or better in a horse or dog race – No.

16. sing a note with the correct pitch – No.

Sense 1: "put into a certain place or abstract location" – The word "put" is often used in similar constructions: "put emphasis on". The definition explicitly says "put into a certain place or abstract location", which fits "place emphasis on" as placing emphasis onto a role. It's an abstract location. Often dictionaries have a sense like "to put or set in a particular place, position, situation, or relation." The phrase "place emphasis on" is an abstract use of the "put" sense.

Let's check if any other sense might be more precise. Sense 3: "assign a rank or rating to" – Emphasis isn't a rank. Sense 5: "to arrange for" – not quite. Sense 7: "intend (something) to move towards a certain goal" – "aimed" is different. Sense 8: "recognize as being" – no.

So sense 1 appears most fitting: put into a certain place or abstract location. "place emphasis on" = put emphasis on. The definition says "abstract location". Therefore, I'll answer 1.


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

Sentence: Because these freshmen placed far more <t>emphasis</t> on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat.

Senses:
1. definition=special importance or significance | examples=the red light gave the central figure increased emphasis
2. definition=intensity or forcefulness of expression | examples=the vehemence of his denial
3. definition=special and significant stress by means of position or repetition e.g.
4. definition=the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) | examples=he put the stress on the wrong syllable

reasoning_content:
We need to determine which sense of "emphasis" is used in the sentence. The sentence is: "Because these freshmen placed far more <t>emphasis</t> on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat."

The senses provided:
1. special importance or significance
2. intensity or forcefulness of expression
3. special and significant stress by means of position or repetition e.g.
4. the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)

In the sentence, "placed far more emphasis on their partisan role" means they gave special importance or significance to their partisan role. That fits sense 1. Sense 2 is about intensity of expression (like vehemence). Sense 3 is about stress through position/repetition. Sense 4 is about syllables/music. Clearly sense 1 is the correct one.


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

Sentence: Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan <t>role</t> -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat.

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 need to determine which sense of "role" is used in the sentence: "Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat."

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

The sentence refers to "their partisan role" in national policy making, and the parenthetical "spreading the Reagan revolution" illustrates that role. This is about the actions and activities expected of these freshmen (presumably freshmen members of Congress or similar) as partisans spreading a political agenda. It's not an actor's portrayal (sense 2), not what something is used for (sense 3), and while sense 4 mentions "normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting", sense 1 is "the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group". Both 1 and 4 are close. However, "partisan role" here refers to a function they are expected to perform in policy making, which aligns with "assigned to or required or expected of a person or group" (sense 1). Sense 4's example "what is your role on the team?" is also similar, but sense 1 specifically mentions "assigned or required or expected" and the example "the function of a teacher" matches a job-like function. The phrase "their partisan role" in a political context is often about the function they perform. I'd lean toward sense 1 because it emphasizes assigned/expected actions, and the context is "role in national policy making" which is like a function. Sense 4 is "normal or customary activity", which is more descriptive of behavior rather than an assigned function. Often in these word sense disambiguation tasks, the first sense (function/purpose of a person) is the most common. Let's check the exact wording: Sense 1: "the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group". Sense 4: "normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting". The sentence says "their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making". That is an assigned/expected activity for them as partisans. I'll go with 1.


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

Sentence: Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- <t>spreading</t> the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat.

Senses:
1. definition=distribute or disperse widely | examples=The invaders spread their language all over the country
2. definition=become distributed or widespread | examples=the infection spread
3. definition=spread across or over | examples=A big oil spot spread across the water
4. definition=spread out or open from a closed or folded state | examples=open the map
5. definition=cause to become widely known | examples=spread information
6. definition=become widely known and passed on | examples=the rumor spread
7. definition=strew or distribute over an area | examples=He spread fertilizer over the lawn
8. definition=move outward | examples=The soldiers fanned out
9. definition=cover by spreading something over | examples=spread the bread with cheese
10. definition=distribute over a surface in a layer | examples=spread cheese on a piece of bread

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

Sentence: "Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- <t>spreading</t> the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat."

The word is "spreading" in the context "spreading the Reagan revolution". We need to match this to the given senses.

Senses:
1. distribute or disperse widely (example: The invaders spread their language all over the country)
2. become distributed or widespread (example: the infection spread)
3. spread across or over (example: A big oil spot spread across the water)
4. spread out or open from a closed or folded state (example: open the map)
5. cause to become widely known (example: spread information)
6. become widely known and passed on (example: the rumor spread)
7. strew or distribute over an area (example: He spread fertilizer over the lawn)
8. move outward (example: The soldiers fanned out)
9. cover by spreading something over (example: spread the bread with cheese)
10. distribute over a surface in a layer (example: spread cheese on a piece of bread)

We need to interpret "spreading the Reagan revolution". The Reagan revolution is a political movement/ideology. They are promoting or propagating it. "Spreading" here means to promote, disseminate, or cause to become widely known/adopted. This is closest to sense 5: "cause to become widely known | examples=spread information". Sense 1 is "distribute or disperse widely" and example is "The invaders spread their language all over the country", which also could fit disseminating a revolution. But sense 5 specifically says "cause to become widely known" with example "spread information". The Reagan revolution is an idea/movement, so spreading it is spreading information/ideas. Let's check the nuances: sense 1 might be physical distribution, but example "spread their language" is a bit abstract (language as a concept). Sense 5 is "cause to become widely known". Usually, "spread the word" or "spread ideas" would be sense 5. I'll go with sense 5.


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

Sentence: Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan <t>revolution</t> -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat.

Senses:
1. definition=a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving | examples=the industrial revolution was also a cultural revolution
2. definition=the overthrow of a government by those who are governed
3. definition=a single complete turn (axial or orbital) | examples=the plane made three rotations before it crashed

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

Sentence: "Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan <t>revolution</t> -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat."

Senses:
1. a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving (example: the industrial revolution was also a cultural revolution)
2. the overthrow of a government by those who are governed
3. a single complete turn (axial or orbital) (example: the plane made three rotations before it landed)

In the sentence, "the Reagan revolution" refers to the political and economic changes brought by Ronald Reagan, which fits sense 1: a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving. It does not refer to overthrowing a government (sense 2) or a physical turn (sense 3). So the correct sense is 1.


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

Sentence: Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in <t>national</t> policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat.

Senses:
1. definition=of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country | examples=national hero
2. definition=limited to or in the interests of a particular nation | examples=national interests
3. definition=concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country | examples=the national government
4. definition=owned or maintained for the public by the national government | examples=national parks
5. definition=inside the country | examples=the British Home Office has broader responsibilities than the United States Department of the Interior
6. definition=characteristic of or peculiar to the people of a nation | examples=a national trait
7. definition=of or relating to nationality | examples=national origin

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

Sentence: "Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in <t>national</t> policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat."

We need to pick the sense from the given list that best matches the usage "national policy making".

Let's analyze "national policy making". This phrase refers to making policies at the national level, i.e., for the entire country, as opposed to state or local policy making. It involves the central government of the nation. The word "national" here modifies "policy making", indicating that the policy making pertains to the entire nation or is done at the national level.

Let's look at the senses:

1. of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country | examples=national hero
2. limited to or in the interests of a particular nation | examples=national interests
3. concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country | examples=the national government
4. owned or maintained for the public by the national government | examples=national parks
5. inside the country | examples=the British Home Office has broader responsibilities than the United States Department of the Interior
6. characteristic of or peculiar to the people of a nation | examples=a national trait
7. of or relating to nationality | examples=national origin

"National policy making" means policy making that is concerned with the entire nation, or at the national level. Sense 3: "concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country" with example "the national government" fits well. "National policy making" is similar to "national government" in that it pertains to the whole country's governance. Sense 1 might seem broad, but sense 3 specifically emphasizes "entire nation or country". Sense 2 is "limited to or in the interests of a particular nation", which could also fit "national interests", but "national policy making" is more about the level of government (entire nation). Typically, "national" in "national policy" contrasts with state/local, so it means "pertaining to the nation as a whole". Sense 3 is the best fit.

Let's double-check: Sense 3 says "concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country" and gives example "the national government". That perfectly captures the meaning of "national" in "national policy making". Sense 2 says "limited to or in the interests of a particular nation" which is more about national vs. international. Sense 5 is "inside the country" (like domestic). But in context, "national policy making" is about making policy at the national level. So 3 is the most precise.

Therefore, the answer is 3.


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

Sentence: Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national <t>policy</t> making, they were more vulnerable to defeat.

Senses:
1. definition=a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group | examples=it was a policy of retribution
2. definition=a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government | examples=they debated the policy or impolicy of the proposed legislation
3. definition=written contract or certificate of insurance | examples=you should have read the small print on your policy

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence and a list of senses for the word "policy". We need to identify which numbered sense is used in the sentence. The sentence is: "Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national <t>policy</t> making, they were more vulnerable to defeat."

The relevant phrase is "national policy making". Here, "policy" refers to a plan of action or a set of principles adopted by a government. The context is "national policy making", so it's about governmental decisions and plans.

Look at the senses:
1. a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group. This could fit, but specifically "national policy" suggests government policy.
2. a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government. This is about arguing for or against a policy ("they debated the policy or impolicy"), but here "policy making" is about creating the plan, not just debating it.
3. written contract or certificate of insurance (irrelevant).

Sense 1 is "a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group". Government policy is a plan of action adopted by a government. The sentence says "national policy making", which is the process of making plans of action for the nation. So sense 1 seems appropriate. Sense 2 is more about the debate or rationale, not the plan itself. The example "they debated the policy or impolicy" shows it's about the question of whether a policy is wise. The phrase "policy making" clearly refers to the creation of a policy, i.e., a plan of action. Therefore, sense 1 is the correct one.


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

Sentence: Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy <t>making</t>, they were more vulnerable to defeat.

Senses:
1. definition=the act that results in something coming to be | examples=the devising of plans
2. definition=an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something | examples=her qualifications for the job are excellent
3. definition=(usually plural) the components needed for making or doing something | examples=the recipe listed all the makings for a chocolate cake

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence and a list of senses for the word "making". The sentence has "making" tagged with <t></t>: "in national policy <t>making</t>". We need to determine which sense from the provided list matches the usage. The options are:

1. the act that results in something coming to be | examples: the devising of plans
2. an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something | examples: her qualifications for the job are excellent
3. (usually plural) the components needed for making or doing something | examples: the recipe listed all the makings for a chocolate cake

The sentence: "Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the

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

Sentence: Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy <t>making</t>, they were more vulnerable to defeat.

Senses:
1. definition=the act that results in something coming to be | examples=the devising of plans
2. definition=an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something | examples=her qualifications for the job are excellent
3. definition=(usually plural) the components needed for making or doing something | examples=the recipe listed all the makings for a chocolate cake

[User] Your previous answer was invalid. Choose one candidate index between 1 and 3. Return only the integer.

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

Sentence: "Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy <t>making</t>, they were more vulnerable to defeat."

Senses:
1. the act that results in something coming to be | examples: the devising of plans
2. an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something | examples: her qualifications for the job are excellent
3. (usually plural) the components needed for making or doing something | examples: the recipe listed all the makings for a chocolate cake

The word in context is "making" as part of "national policy making". This refers to the process of creating or formulating national policy. "Policy making" is the act of making policy. So it matches sense 1: "the act that results in something coming to be". Sense 2 is about qualifications, sense 3 is about components (makings). Therefore, the correct sense is 1


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

Sentence: Fourth, the theory <t>indicates</t> why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office.

Senses:
1. definition=be a signal for or a symptom of | examples=These symptoms indicate a serious illness
2. definition=indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively | examples=I showed the customer the glove section
3. definition=to state or express briefly | examples=indicated his wishes in a letter
4. definition=give evidence of | examples=The evidence argues for your claim
5. definition=suggest the necessity of an intervention; in medicine | examples=Tetracycline is indicated in such cases

reasoning_content:
We are asked to identify which numbered sense of "indicate" is used in the given sentence. The sentence: "Fourth, the theory <t>indicates</t> why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office."

We need to match the usage of "indicates" in this sentence to one of the provided definitions.

Let's examine the senses:

1. definition=be a signal for or a symptom of | examples=These symptoms indicate a serious illness
2. definition=indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively | examples=I showed the customer the glove section
3. definition=to state or express briefly | examples=indicated his wishes in a letter
4. definition=give evidence of | examples=The evidence argues for your claim
5. definition=suggest the necessity of an intervention; in medicine | examples=Tetracycline is indicated in such cases

In the sentence, "the theory indicates why..." The theory is providing evidence or suggesting a reason. It's not a symptom (sense 1), not pointing to a place (sense 2), not a brief statement of wishes (sense 3), not a medical intervention (sense 5). Sense 4 is "give evidence of", with example "The evidence argues for your claim". This fits well: the theory indicates (gives evidence for) why something happens. The theory serves as evidence or an explanation. So sense 4 is the correct one.

Thus, the answer is 4.


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

Sentence: Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time <t>attracting</t> viable candidates for congressional office.

Senses:
1. definition=direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes | examples=Her good looks attract the stares of many men
2. definition=be attractive to | examples=The idea of a vacation appeals to me
3. definition=exert a force on (a body) causing it to approach or prevent it from moving away | examples=the gravitational pull of a planet attracts other bodies

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

Sentence: "Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time <t>attracting</t> viable candidates for congressional office."

Senses:
1. direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes | examples=Her good looks attract the stares of many men
2. be attractive to | examples=The idea of a vacation appeals to me
3. exert a force on (a body) causing it to approach or prevent it from moving away | examples=the gravitational pull of a planet attracts other bodies

We need to pick the sense that matches the usage in the sentence. The sentence is about the Republican Party having difficulty attracting viable candidates. This is not a physical force (sense 3). It's about drawing candidates to run for office. Sense 1: "direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes" – this fits: the party is trying to draw candidates toward itself using some appeal (psychological power). Sense 2: "be attractive to" – that is slightly different, like "The idea appeals to me" where the subject is the thing that is attractive. In the sentence, the Republican Party is doing the attracting, so it's an active verb, not the stative "be attractive to". The example for sense 2: "The idea of a vacation appeals to me" uses "appeals" as a synonym. If the sentence were "The Republican Party attracts candidates" meaning "The Republican Party is attractive to candidates", it's borderline but sense 1 is actively drawing toward. Usually, "attract" in the context of recruiting candidates means to draw them in, which is sense 1. Let's check the example for sense 1: "Her good looks attract the stares of many men" – here, her good looks cause stares to be directed toward her. Similar structure: Party attracts candidates. So sense 1 is likely the intended one. Sense 2 is more like "The idea attracts me" meaning "The idea is attractive to me". In many dictionaries, "attract" when used with a person as subject often falls under sense 1. The sentence has the Republican Party as the entity doing the attracting. I'll go with sense 1


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

Sentence: Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable <t>candidates</t> for congressional office.

Senses:
1. definition=a politician who is running for public office
2. definition=someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)

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

Sentence: "Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable <t>candidates</t> for congressional office."

Senses:
1. definition=a politician who is running for public office
2. definition=someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)

We need to choose between sense 1 and sense 2.

In the sentence, "candidates for congressional office" refers to people who would run for Congress. They are politicians running for public office. Sense 1 specifically says "a politician who is running for public office". That fits perfectly. Sense 2 is broader: someone considered for an office (could be appointed, or considered for a job, prize, etc.). But here the context is "attracting viable candidates for congressional office" – typically, candidates for elected office are politicians running. Thus sense 1 is the correct, specific sense.

Return only the number: 1.


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

Sentence: Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional <t>office</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed | examples=he rented an office in the new building
2. definition=an administrative unit of government | examples=the Central Intelligence Agency
3. definition=the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group | examples=the function of a teacher
4. definition=(of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power | examples=being in office already gives a candidate a great advantage
5. definition=professional or clerical workers in an office | examples=the whole office was late the morning of the blizzard
6. definition=a religious rite or service prescribed by ecclesiastical authorities | examples=the offices of the mass
7. definition=a job in an organization | examples=he occupied a post in the treasury

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

Sentence: "Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional <t>office</t>."

We need to choose among the senses provided. The word is "office" in the phrase "congressional office". This refers to a position in government, a job or role (like a seat in Congress). Let's check the senses:

1. place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed (like a room)
2. an administrative unit of government (like the CIA)
3. the actions and activities assigned to or required... (function)
4. (of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power
5. professional or clerical workers in an office
6. a religious rite
7. a job in an organization

The phrase "candidates for congressional office" means people running for a job/position in Congress. Sense 7: "a job in an organization" fits perfectly. Sense 4 is about "holding an office means being in power", but the phrase is "candidates for office", meaning they are seeking the job. Sense 7 is the most direct: a job in an organization. Often, "office" in political context means an elected position. So sense 7 is correct.

Thus the answer is 7.


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

Sentence: <t>Potential</t> candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent.

Senses:
1. definition=existing in possibility | examples=a potential problem
2. definition=expected to become or be; in prospect | examples=potential clients

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "<t>Potential</t> candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent."

We need to choose between two senses of "potential":
1. existing in possibility (example: a potential problem)
2. expected to become or be; in prospect (example: potential clients)

We need to determine which sense is used. The sentence is about "potential candidates". Are they candidates that exist in possibility, or candidates expected to become/be in prospect? The phrase "potential candidates" typically means people who could possibly become candidates (existing in possibility), not necessarily that they are expected to become candidates. The context: they may be discouraged from running. So they haven't decided to run yet. They are existing as possible candidates. "Potential" here indicates they are capable of becoming candidates, but not yet. That aligns with sense 1: existing in possibility. Sense 2 says "expected to become or be; in prospect", which would mean they are likely to become candidates. But the sentence is about people who might be discouraged from running, so they are not yet candidates, and it's not certain they will become candidates. So sense 1 is more appropriate.

Let's check: "potential problem" – a problem that may occur. "potential clients" – people who might become clients. In both examples, "potential" roughly means "possible". The distinction between sense 1 and sense 2: sense 1 says "existing in possibility", sense 2 says "expected to become or be; in prospect". "Expected" implies a degree of likelihood. "Potential candidates" usually doesn't imply they are expected to become candidates, just that they could. So I'd go with sense 1.

Answer: 1.


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

Sentence: Potential <t>candidates</t> may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent.

Senses:
1. definition=a politician who is running for public office
2. definition=someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)

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

Sentence: "Potential <t>candidates</t> may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent."

Senses:
1. a politician who is running for public office
2. someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)

We need to decide which sense fits the word "candidates" in this context. The sentence talks about "Potential candidates" being discouraged from running for some office. It mentions "congressional salary" and "defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent", which suggests the context is a political office (Congress). They are potential candidates who might run. So they are people who may become candidates. They are being considered (by themselves or by others) for running. But "candidates" here refers to those who would run for public office. Sense 1 is "a politician who is running for public office". However, they are "potential" candidates, meaning they haven't yet decided to run. But the word "candidates" still refers to the role of running for office. Sense 2 is broader: "someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)". Both senses could fit, but we must choose the most specific one. In a political context, "candidate" typically means sense 1. The sentence mentions "congressional salary" and "Democratic opponent", so it's clearly about political candidates. The fact they are "potential" means they are not yet running, but they are potential politicians who might run. Sense 2 could apply, but sense 1 is about a politician running for office. The distinction: sense 1 specifies "politician", sense 2 is more general "someone considered". Usually, in WordNet, these are separate senses. The sentence: "Potential candidates may be discouraged from running..." - they would become candidates (sense 1) if they run. As potential, they are people who are considering running, so they are "someone who is considered for an office". But the word "candidates" itself still might mean "people running for office". Actually, if you say "potential candidates", you mean people who could become candidates (sense 1). But check the definitions. Sense 1: "a politician who is running for public office". A "potential candidate" is not yet running; they are a potential politician who might run. So it could be argued they are "someone who is considered for something" (sense 2). However, the context is strictly political. Let's examine typical WordNet senses for "candidate".
WordNet:
- S: (n) campaigner, candidate, nominee (a politician who is running for public office)
- S: (n) candidate, prospect (someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.))
In this sentence, "Potential candidates may be discouraged from running..." – They are not yet running, so they are not currently "running for public office". They are people being considered (by themselves or party) for the office. That aligns more with sense 2: "someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)". For example, "potential candidates for the job" uses sense 2. In political contexts, "potential candidates" often refers to sense 2 as they haven't officially announced. The phrase "potential candidates" implies they are not yet candidates in sense 1. So I'm leaning towards sense 2.
Let's double-check. The sentence: "Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat..." If they are discouraged from running, they are currently not running. They are people who are considering running or are considered for the office. So they fit "someone who is considered for an office" rather than "a politician who is running". Sense 1 requires that they are already running. The word "potential" indicates they are not yet running. So the appropriate sense is 2.
Thus answer should be 2.


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

Sentence: Potential candidates may be <t>discouraged</t> from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent.

Senses:
1. definition=try to prevent; show opposition to | examples=We should discourage this practice among our youth
2. definition=deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged
3. definition=admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior | examples=I warned him not to go too far

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

Sentence: "Potential candidates may be <t>discouraged</t> from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent."

Senses:
1. definition=try to prevent; show opposition to | examples=We should discourage this practice among our youth
2. definition=deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged
3. definition=admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior | examples=I warned him not to go too far

We need to identify which sense fits. The sentence: "Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat..." means that potential candidates might be deterred from running, but the thing that discourages them more is the prospect of defeat, not the salary. Here "discouraged from running" means they are dissuaded or prevented from running. Sense 1 is "try to prevent; show opposition to". That fits: they are discouraged from running, meaning something tries to prevent them from running. Sense 2 is about depriving of courage or hope, which could also be a feeling, but the phrase "discouraged from running" indicates an action of dissuasion. Sense 3 is about admonishing or counseling, which doesn't fit because there's no direct warning involved. So the correct sense is 1.