[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: case
Target surface form: case
Context:
The defense lawyers also claim, for example, that Mr. Hayes may have been prejudiced when Judge Blue declined to allow them to test potential jurors' reactions by showing them grisly crime-scene photographs during jury selection. Some of the jurors have said they were horrified by the photographs of the victims, Jennifer Hawke-Petit, 48, and her daughters, Hayley, 17, and Michaela, 11. The defense lawyers say they will also challenge the constitutionality of the death penalty and argue that the judge wrongly removed a juror who had been critical of prosecutors and that he improperly added pressure for a verdict by his unusual decision to direct the jury to deliberate over a weekend. The jurors were not sequestered. But their arguments about the effect of the intense coverage of the trial may draw the most interest. They noted in a challenge to the verdict filed last month that the <t>case</t> dominated the news in Connecticut and was discussed during the election campaign by candidates for governor and the United States Senate. They argued that the news media continually fanned the flames of emotion about the case.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=case%1:11:00:: | definition=an occurrence of something | synonyms=instance, example | examples=it was a case of bad judgment; another instance occurred yesterday
2. sense_key=case%1:26:00:: | definition=a special set of circumstances | synonyms=event | examples=in that event, the first possibility is excluded; it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled
3. sense_key=case%1:04:00:: | definition=a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy | synonyms=lawsuit, suit, cause, causa | examples=the family brought suit against the landlord
4. sense_key=case%1:09:00:: | definition=the actual state of things | examples=that was not the case
5. sense_key=case%1:06:00:: | definition=a portable container for carrying several objects | examples=the musicians left their instrument cases backstage
6. sense_key=case%1:18:03:: | definition=a person requiring professional services | examples=a typical case was the suburban housewife described by a marriage counselor
7. sense_key=case%1:18:02:: | definition=a person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; someone who is an object of investigation | synonyms=subject, guinea pig | examples=the subjects for this investigation were selected randomly; the cases that we studied were drawn from two different communities
8. sense_key=case%1:10:02:: | definition=a problem requiring investigation | examples=Perry Mason solved the case of the missing heir
9. sense_key=case%1:10:01:: | definition=a statement of facts and reasons used to support an argument | examples=he stated his case clearly
10. sense_key=case%1:23:00:: | definition=the quantity contained in a case | synonyms=caseful
11. sense_key=case%1:10:00:: | definition=nouns or pronouns or adjectives (often marked by inflection) related in some way to other words in a sentence | synonyms=grammatical case
12. sense_key=case%1:26:02:: | definition=a specific state of mind that is temporary | examples=a case of the jitters
13. sense_key=case%1:18:04:: | definition=a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities) | synonyms=character, eccentric, type | examples=a real character; a strange character
14. sense_key=case%1:10:03:: | definition=a specific size and style of type within a type family | synonyms=font, fount, typeface, face
15. sense_key=case%1:08:00:: | definition=an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part | synonyms=sheath
16. sense_key=case%1:06:06:: | definition=the housing or outer covering of something | synonyms=shell, casing | examples=the clock has a walnut case
17. sense_key=case%1:06:07:: | definition=the enclosing frame around a door or window opening | synonyms=casing | examples=the casings had rotted away and had to be replaced
18. sense_key=case%1:06:03:: | definition=(printing) the receptacle in which a compositor has his type, which is divided into compartments for the different letters, spaces, or numbers | synonyms=compositor's case, typesetter's case | examples=for English, a compositor will ordinarily have two such cases, the upper case containing the capitals and the lower case containing the small letters
19. sense_key=case%1:06:02:: | definition=bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow | synonyms=pillowcase, slip, pillow slip | examples=the burglar carried his loot in a pillowcase
20. sense_key=case%1:06:01:: | definition=a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home | synonyms=display case, showcase, vitrine

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Target Word**: The target lemma is "case". The surface form in the text is "case".
2.  **Analyze the Context**:
    *   The text discusses "defense lawyers", "Mr. Hayes", "Judge Blue", "jurors", "verdict", "trial", "prosecutors", "death penalty", "constitutionality".
    *   The specific sentence is: "They noted in a challenge to the verdict filed last month that the <t>case</t> dominated the news in Connecticut..."
    *   The following sentence says: "They argued that the news media continually fanned the flames of emotion about the case."
    *   The word "case" here refers to the legal proceedings involving Mr. Hayes, the trial, the charges, etc. It is the legal action or cause brought before the court.
3.  **Evaluate the Candidate Senses**:
    *   Sense 1: "an occurrence of something" (instance, example). Too general. "The instance dominated the news" doesn't quite capture the legal nature.
    *   Sense 2: "a special set of circumstances" (event). "The event dominated the news." Plausible, but in a legal context, "case" usually refers to the suit itself, not just an event.
    *   Sense 3: "a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy" (lawsuit, suit, cause, causa). This fits perfectly. The text describes a trial, defense lawyers, a verdict, a judge, and a specific defendant (Mr. Hayes). This is a legal case.
    *   Sense 4: "the actual state of things". Not fitting.
    *   Sense 5: "a portable container". Not fitting.
    *   Sense 6: "a person requiring professional services". Not fitting.
    *   Sense 7: "a person who is subjected to experimental... procedures". Not fitting.
    *   Sense 8: "a problem requiring investigation". While a legal case involves investigation, this sense usually refers to a detective's case (like Perry Mason examples) or a scientific problem. However, the legal proceeding itself (Sense 3) is the primary meaning here. The text mentions "the trial", "the verdict", "defense lawyers". Sense 3 is explicitly about "proceeding in a court of law".
    *   Sense 9: "a statement of facts and reasons". Not fitting.
    *   Senses 10-20: Various physical containers, grammar terms, etc. Not fitting.
4.  **Compare Sense 3 and Sense 8**:
    *   Sense 3: "proceeding in a court of law...". Synonyms: lawsuit, suit.
    *   Sense 8: "a problem requiring investigation". Example: "Perry Mason solved the case..."
    *   The context is about the *trial* and the *verdict*. The lawyers are challenging the verdict. The "case" dominated the news because it was a high-profile criminal prosecution/trial. Sense 3 defines "case" as a legal proceeding/lawsuit. This is the standard definition for a criminal or civil case in the justice system. Sense 8 is often used in mystery/detective contexts (solving a case). While related, Sense 3 is the broader and more accurate term for the legal entity encompassing the trial, the verdict, and the lawyers' involvement. The "case" here is the legal entity of *State v. Hayes*.
    *   Let's look at the WordNet hierarchy. Sense 3 is a "proceeding". Sense 8 is a "problem". A legal case is technically a proceeding. Even if it involves a "problem" (who did it), once it's in court with a verdict and appeal, it is a proceeding.
    *   The text mentions "intense coverage of the trial", "challenge to the verdict". These are components of a legal proceeding (Sense 3).
    *   Therefore, Sense 3 is the best fit.
5.  **Final Selection**: Sense 3.
    *   Definition: a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy.
    *   Synonyms: lawsuit, suit, cause, causa.
    *   Context match: The text is about a trial, defense lawyers, a verdict, and a judge.

    *   Double check Sense 1 or 2: Could it just be "an instance" or "event"? "The event dominated the news." While true, "case" in this context is technical legal jargon. When lawyers say "the case", they mean the legal matter. WordNet sense 3 captures the legal domain.

    *   Double check Sense 8: "a problem requiring investigation". The investigation is usually over or the main phase is the trial. The "case" here includes the verdict and sentencing phase, which goes beyond just the investigation "problem". It is the legal proceeding.

    *   Conclusion: Sense 3.

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[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: news
Target surface form: news
Context:
The defense lawyers also claim, for example, that Mr. Hayes may have been prejudiced when Judge Blue declined to allow them to test potential jurors' reactions by showing them grisly crime-scene photographs during jury selection. Some of the jurors have said they were horrified by the photographs of the victims, Jennifer Hawke-Petit, 48, and her daughters, Hayley, 17, and Michaela, 11. The defense lawyers say they will also challenge the constitutionality of the death penalty and argue that the judge wrongly removed a juror who had been critical of prosecutors and that he improperly added pressure for a verdict by his unusual decision to direct the jury to deliberate over a weekend. The jurors were not sequestered. But their arguments about the effect of the intense coverage of the trial may draw the most interest. They noted in a challenge to the verdict filed last month that the case dominated the <t>news</t> in Connecticut and was discussed during the election campaign by candidates for governor and the United States Senate. They argued that the news media continually fanned the flames of emotion about the case.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=news%1:10:00:: | definition=information about recent and important events | synonyms=intelligence, tidings, word | examples=they awaited news of the outcome
2. sense_key=news%1:10:01:: | definition=information reported in a newspaper or news magazine | examples=the news of my death was greatly exaggerated
3. sense_key=news%1:10:02:: | definition=a program devoted to current events, often using interviews and commentary | synonyms=news program, news show | examples=we watch the 7 o'clock news every night
4. sense_key=news%1:10:03:: | definition=informal information of any kind that is not previously known to someone | examples=it was news to me
5. sense_key=news%1:07:00:: | definition=the quality of being sufficiently interesting to be reported in news bulletins | synonyms=newsworthiness | examples=the judge conceded the newsworthiness of the trial; he is no longer news in the fashion world

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the target word and context:**
    *   Target lemma: "news"
    *   Context snippet: "They noted in a challenge to the verdict filed last month that the case dominated the **news** in Connecticut and was discussed during the election campaign..."
    *   The phrase is "dominated the news". This usually refers to news coverage or news media in a general sense, often collectively referring to newspapers, TV, radio, and online reporting.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**

    *   **Sense 1 (news%1:10:00::):** "information about recent and important events" (synonyms: intelligence, tidings, word). Example: "they awaited news of the outcome".
        *   *Critique:* This sense focuses on specific information or tidings about an event (e.g., "I have good news"). "Dominated the information" doesn't fit quite as well as "dominated the coverage/reports".

    *   **Sense 2 (news%1:10:01::):** "information reported in a newspaper or news magazine".
        *   *Critique:* This is more specific to the content within print media (or potentially extended to media reports). The context talks about "intense coverage of the trial" and "news media continually fanned the flames". "Dominated the news" here implies dominated the *reports* or the *media landscape*.
        *   Let's check the fit. "The case dominated the information reported in a newspaper..." This feels slightly closer than Sense 1, but still a bit specific to "newspaper or news magazine" in the strict gloss, whereas the context implies broader coverage (potentially TV, etc., implied by "intense coverage"). However, often "the news" acts as a collective noun for the content provided by news organizations.

    *   **Sense 3 (news%1:10:02::):** "a program devoted to current events...". Example: "we watch the 7 o'clock news".
        *   *Critique:* "The case dominated the program devoted to current events" doesn't fit. The case didn't dominate a single show; it dominated the general news cycle.

    *   **Sense 4 (news%1:10:03::):** "informal information of any kind that is not previously known to someone". Example: "it was news to me".
        *   *Critique:* Clearly incorrect idiom.

    *   **Sense 5 (news%1:07:00::):** "the quality of being sufficiently interesting to be reported...". Synonym: newsworthiness.
        *   *Critique:* "The case dominated the quality of being interesting..." No.

3.  **Re-evaluating Sense 1 vs. Sense 2:**

    *   Sense 1: Information about events.
    *   Sense 2: Information reported in a newspaper/news magazine.

    In the phrase "dominated the news", "news" refers to the public stream of information disseminated by media outlets.
    Sense 1 examples ("awaited news of the outcome", "tidings", "word") usually refer to receiving a specific piece of information about a specific event (often personal or specific).
    Sense 2 examples ("the news of my death was greatly exaggerated") refers to reports in media.

    Let's look at the context again: "the case dominated the news in Connecticut".
    Does "news" here mean "recent events" (Sense 1) or "the reports in the media" (Sense 2)?
    The sentence continues: "...and was discussed during the election campaign...".
    Later: "They argued that the news media continually fanned the flames..."
    "News" here is synonymous with the output of the news media.
    If something "dominates the news", it is the main story being reported.
    This aligns best with Sense 2 ("information reported in a newspaper or news magazine"). While the gloss says "newspaper or news magazine", in modern usage and WordNet annotation, this sense often extends to the general collective content of the "news media" (as opposed to specific tidings in Sense 1). Sense 1 is often restricted to "I heard some news". Sense 2 is "The news said..." or "It was in the news".

    Let's check the distinction in WordNet.
    Sense 1: "intelligence, tidings, word". "I have news for you."
    Sense 2: "information reported in a newspaper or news magazine".
    Context: "the case dominated the news".
    If I say "It was in the news", I use Sense 2.
    If I say "I heard the news about his promotion", I use Sense 1.
    "Dominated the news" is closer to "It was in the news" (Sense 2) than "I heard tidings" (Sense 1). The focus is on the *coverage*.

    Therefore, Sense 2 is the intended sense.

    Let's double-check if Sense 1 fits "dominated the news".
    "The case dominated the information about recent and important events."
    This sounds plausible if we interpret "news" as the events themselves.
    However, the sentence says "intense coverage of the trial". Coverage implies reporting.
    "News" in "dominated the news" refers to the *content* of the coverage.
    Sense 2 explicitly links to "reported in a newspaper".
    In WordNet, Sense 1 is often the abstract "new information" or "intelligence".
    Sense 2 is the specific information appearing in the media.
    "The news of my death was greatly exaggerated" (Sense 2 example) is a classic media reference.
    "Dominated the news" -> "Dominated the reports". This is Sense 2.

    Let's confirm Sense 1 vs Sense 2 nuance.
    Sense 1: "Have you heard the news?" (Information itself).
    Sense 2: "The news today is depressing." (The collection of reports).
    The context says the case "dominated the news". This refers to the public reports.
    I will select Sense 2.

    Wait, let me look closely at the gloss for Sense 2 again: "information reported in a newspaper or news magazine".
    The context mentions "intense coverage" and "news media".
    Is there a sense for "news media"? No explicit one listed here.
    Sense 1 is "information about recent and important events".
    Is it possible Sense 1 is used?
    "The case dominated the [information about recent and important events] in Connecticut."
    This implies that this specific case was the main event people were talking about/receiving information about.
    However, usually, when we say "dominated the news", we mean dominated the headlines, dominated the reporting.
    WordNet Sense 2 is the standard sense for "news" as in "the news" (mass media content).
    Sense 1 is often used for "news" as a mass noun of information, but usually associated with "word/tidings".
    Sense 2 is the content of the media.
    Example for Sense 2: "the news of my death..."
    In the context, "news media" is mentioned right after. "News" here refers to the collective reports produced by the media.
    This fits Sense 2.

    Let's verify Sense 1 examples: "they awaited news of the outcome". This is specific information regarding a specific outcome.
    The context "dominated the news" refers to the general state of public information channels.
    This aligns with Sense 2 (the reported information).

    Decision: Sense 2.
    Index: 2.

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[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: connecticut
Target surface form: Connecticut
Context:
The defense lawyers also claim, for example, that Mr. Hayes may have been prejudiced when Judge Blue declined to allow them to test potential jurors' reactions by showing them grisly crime-scene photographs during jury selection. Some of the jurors have said they were horrified by the photographs of the victims, Jennifer Hawke-Petit, 48, and her daughters, Hayley, 17, and Michaela, 11. The defense lawyers say they will also challenge the constitutionality of the death penalty and argue that the judge wrongly removed a juror who had been critical of prosecutors and that he improperly added pressure for a verdict by his unusual decision to direct the jury to deliberate over a weekend. The jurors were not sequestered. But their arguments about the effect of the intense coverage of the trial may draw the most interest. They noted in a challenge to the verdict filed last month that the case dominated the news in <t>Connecticut</t> and was discussed during the election campaign by candidates for governor and the United States Senate. They argued that the news media continually fanned the flames of emotion about the case.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=connecticut%1:15:00:: | definition=a New England state; one of the original 13 colonies | synonyms=Nutmeg State, Constitution State, CT
2. sense_key=connecticut%1:17:00:: | definition=a river in the northeastern United States; flows south from northern New Hampshire along the border between New Hampshire and Vermont and through Massachusetts and Connecticut where it empties into Long Island Sound | synonyms=Connecticut River
3. sense_key=connecticut%1:15:01:: | definition=one of the British colonies that formed the United States

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
The context mentions "the case dominated the news in Connecticut and was discussed during the election campaign by candidates for governor and the United States Senate." This clearly refers to a state, as news dominating a state and being discussed by candidates for governor and U.S. Senate from that state makes sense.

Sense 1: a New England state; one of the original 13 colonies - This fits the context of a state with a governor and Senate candidates.
Sense 2: a river - This doesn't fit the context of news dominating a region or gubernatorial/Senate candidates.
Sense 3: one of the British colonies that formed the United States - This is a historical reference, not the current state.

The best sense is sense 1, as Connecticut is being referenced as a current state where the news dominated and where there were election campaigns.

provider: SiliconFlow


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: election
Target surface form: election
Context:
The defense lawyers also claim, for example, that Mr. Hayes may have been prejudiced when Judge Blue declined to allow them to test potential jurors' reactions by showing them grisly crime-scene photographs during jury selection. Some of the jurors have said they were horrified by the photographs of the victims, Jennifer Hawke-Petit, 48, and her daughters, Hayley, 17, and Michaela, 11. The defense lawyers say they will also challenge the constitutionality of the death penalty and argue that the judge wrongly removed a juror who had been critical of prosecutors and that he improperly added pressure for a verdict by his unusual decision to direct the jury to deliberate over a weekend. The jurors were not sequestered. But their arguments about the effect of the intense coverage of the trial may draw the most interest. They noted in a challenge to the verdict filed last month that the case dominated the news in Connecticut and was discussed during the <t>election</t> campaign by candidates for governor and the United States Senate. They argued that the news media continually fanned the flames of emotion about the case.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=election%1:04:01:: | definition=a vote to select the winner of a position or political office | examples=the results of the election will be announced tonight
2. sense_key=election%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of selecting someone or something; the exercise of deliberate choice | examples=her election of medicine as a profession
3. sense_key=election%1:26:00:: | definition=the status or fact of being elected | examples=they celebrated his election
4. sense_key=election%1:09:00:: | definition=the predestination of some individuals as objects of divine mercy (especially as conceived by Calvinists)

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
The target word is "election" used in the context "was discussed during the election campaign by candidates for governor and the United States Senate."

Let's analyze the senses:
1. election%1:04:01:: - a vote to select the winner of a position or political office (e.g., "the results of the election will be announced tonight"). This fits "election campaign" for governor and Senate perfectly.
2. election%1:04:00:: - the act of selecting someone or something; the exercise of deliberate choice (e.g., "her election of medicine as a profession"). This is a general choice, not political.
3. election%1:26:00:: - the status or fact of being elected (e.g., "they celebrated his election"). This refers to the state of being elected.
4. election%1:09:00:: - the predestination of some individuals as objects of divine mercy. Theological sense.

The context clearly refers to a political election campaign, with candidates for governor and Senate.
Sense 1 is the correct sense.

Sense index: 1


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: campaign
Target surface form: campaign
Context:
The defense lawyers also claim, for example, that Mr. Hayes may have been prejudiced when Judge Blue declined to allow them to test potential jurors' reactions by showing them grisly crime-scene photographs during jury selection. Some of the jurors have said they were horrified by the photographs of the victims, Jennifer Hawke-Petit, 48, and her daughters, Hayley, 17, and Michaela, 11. The defense lawyers say they will also challenge the constitutionality of the death penalty and argue that the judge wrongly removed a juror who had been critical of prosecutors and that he improperly added pressure for a verdict by his unusual decision to direct the jury to deliberate over a weekend. The jurors were not sequestered. But their arguments about the effect of the intense coverage of the trial may draw the most interest. They noted in a challenge to the verdict filed last month that the case dominated the news in Connecticut and was discussed during the election <t>campaign</t> by candidates for governor and the United States Senate. They argued that the news media continually fanned the flames of emotion about the case.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=campaign%1:11:00:: | definition=a race between candidates for elective office | synonyms=political campaign, run | examples=I managed his campaign for governor; he is raising money for a Senate run
2. sense_key=campaign%1:04:02:: | definition=a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end | synonyms=cause, crusade, drive, movement, effort | examples=he supported populist campaigns; they worked in the cause of world peace
3. sense_key=campaign%1:04:00:: | definition=several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually within geographical and temporal constraints) | synonyms=military campaign
4. sense_key=campaign%1:04:01:: | definition=an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa) | synonyms=hunting expedition, safari

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the context:**
    *   **Sentence:** "They noted in a challenge to the verdict filed last month that the case dominated the news in Connecticut and was discussed during the election <t>campaign</t> by candidates for governor and the United States Senate."
    *   **Key phrases:** "election campaign", "candidates for governor", "United States Senate".
    *   **Context meaning:** The text discusses a legal case (Hayes trial) that was a major topic during the time politicians were running for office. The "campaign" refers to the organized effort by candidates to get elected.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:** "a race between candidates for elective office" | synonyms: political campaign, run | examples: "I managed his campaign for governor".
        *   *Fit:* This matches perfectly. The context explicitly mentions "election", "candidates", "governor", and "Senate". The word "campaign" here refers to the electoral process.
    *   **Sense 2:** "a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end" | synonyms: cause, crusade, drive, movement, effort | examples: "he supported populist campaigns".
        *   *Fit:* This is more abstract, usually referring to social movements (like an anti-smoking campaign or a campaign for world peace). While an election campaign is a series of actions, the specific electoral context makes Sense 1 the precise lexicographical fit. Sense 2 is usually for *types* of campaigns defined by their goal (principle), not the *race* itself.
    *   **Sense 3:** "several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually within geographical and temporal constraints)" | synonyms: military campaign.
        *   *Fit:* This refers to military operations. The context is civil/civilian/political, not military.
    *   **Sense 4:** "an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa)" | synonyms: hunting expedition, safari.
        *   *Fit:* Irrelevant.

3.  **Select the best sense:**
    *   The text mentions "election campaign" and "candidates". This aligns directly with Sense 1's definition ("a race between candidates for elective office") and examples ("campaign for governor").

4.  **Format the output:**
    *   The user wants a JSON object `{"sense_index": X}`.
    *   The correct index is 1.

provider: Together


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: candidate
Target surface form: candidates
Context:
The defense lawyers also claim, for example, that Mr. Hayes may have been prejudiced when Judge Blue declined to allow them to test potential jurors' reactions by showing them grisly crime-scene photographs during jury selection. Some of the jurors have said they were horrified by the photographs of the victims, Jennifer Hawke-Petit, 48, and her daughters, Hayley, 17, and Michaela, 11. The defense lawyers say they will also challenge the constitutionality of the death penalty and argue that the judge wrongly removed a juror who had been critical of prosecutors and that he improperly added pressure for a verdict by his unusual decision to direct the jury to deliberate over a weekend. The jurors were not sequestered. But their arguments about the effect of the intense coverage of the trial may draw the most interest. They noted in a challenge to the verdict filed last month that the case dominated the news in Connecticut and was discussed during the election campaign by <t>candidates</t> for governor and the United States Senate. They argued that the news media continually fanned the flames of emotion about the case.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=candidate%1:18:01:: | definition=a politician who is running for public office | synonyms=campaigner, nominee
2. sense_key=candidate%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.) | synonyms=prospect

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Target:** The target lemma is "candidate", surface form "candidates".
2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   Sentence: "They noted in a challenge to the verdict filed last month that the case dominated the news in Connecticut and was discussed during the election campaign by candidates for governor and the United States Senate."
    *   Key phrases: "election campaign", "candidates for governor and the United States Senate".
    *   Meaning: The word "candidates" refers to people running for the offices of governor and senator.
3.  **Analyze the Senses:**
    *   Sense 1: "a politician who is running for public office" (synonyms: campaigner, nominee).
    *   Sense 2: "someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)" (synonyms: prospect).
4.  **Compare Context to Senses:**
    *   The context explicitly mentions an "election campaign" and running for "governor" and "United States Senate" (public offices).
    *   Sense 1 specifically mentions "politician", "running", and "public office". This matches the context perfectly.
    *   Sense 2 is a hypernym (broader category). While a candidate for governor is *a fortiori* someone considered for an office, Sense 1 is the specific hyponym that captures the political/electoral context explicitly mentioned in the text.
    *   WordNet hierarchy usually favors the most specific sense that fits. The presence of "election campaign" and specific public offices makes Sense 1 the precise fit.
5.  **Final Selection:** Sense 1 is the best match because the context restricts the meaning to politicians running for office, which is exactly what the definition of Sense 1 describes. Sense 2 would apply to job applicants, candidates for degrees, etc., which doesn't fit the "election campaign" context as tightly as Sense 1.
6.  **Format Output:** JSON object `{"sense_index": 1}`.

provider: Baidu


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: case
Target surface form: case
Context:
Some of the jurors have said they were horrified by the photographs of the victims, Jennifer Hawke-Petit, 48, and her daughters, Hayley, 17, and Michaela, 11. The defense lawyers say they will also challenge the constitutionality of the death penalty and argue that the judge wrongly removed a juror who had been critical of prosecutors and that he improperly added pressure for a verdict by his unusual decision to direct the jury to deliberate over a weekend. The jurors were not sequestered. But their arguments about the effect of the intense coverage of the trial may draw the most interest. They noted in a challenge to the verdict filed last month that the case dominated the news in Connecticut and was discussed during the election campaign by candidates for governor and the United States Senate. They argued that the news media continually fanned the flames of emotion about the <t>case</t>. "The daily crush of media tweets, cameras and reporters outside the courthouse," the lawyers wrote, "was unlike anything ever seen here in New Haven and maybe statewide."

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=case%1:11:00:: | definition=an occurrence of something | synonyms=instance, example | examples=it was a case of bad judgment; another instance occurred yesterday
2. sense_key=case%1:26:00:: | definition=a special set of circumstances | synonyms=event | examples=in that event, the first possibility is excluded; it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled
3. sense_key=case%1:04:00:: | definition=a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy | synonyms=lawsuit, suit, cause, causa | examples=the family brought suit against the landlord
4. sense_key=case%1:09:00:: | definition=the actual state of things | examples=that was not the case
5. sense_key=case%1:06:00:: | definition=a portable container for carrying several objects | examples=the musicians left their instrument cases backstage
6. sense_key=case%1:18:03:: | definition=a person requiring professional services | examples=a typical case was the suburban housewife described by a marriage counselor
7. sense_key=case%1:18:02:: | definition=a person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; someone who is an object of investigation | synonyms=subject, guinea pig | examples=the subjects for this investigation were selected randomly; the cases that we studied were drawn from two different communities
8. sense_key=case%1:10:02:: | definition=a problem requiring investigation | examples=Perry Mason solved the case of the missing heir
9. sense_key=case%1:10:01:: | definition=a statement of facts and reasons used to support an argument | examples=he stated his case clearly
10. sense_key=case%1:23:00:: | definition=the quantity contained in a case | synonyms=caseful
11. sense_key=case%1:10:00:: | definition=nouns or pronouns or adjectives (often marked by inflection) related in some way to other words in a sentence | synonyms=grammatical case
12. sense_key=case%1:26:02:: | definition=a specific state of mind that is temporary | examples=a case of the jitters
13. sense_key=case%1:18:04:: | definition=a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities) | synonyms=character, eccentric, type | examples=a real character; a strange character
14. sense_key=case%1:10:03:: | definition=a specific size and style of type within a type family | synonyms=font, fount, typeface, face
15. sense_key=case%1:08:00:: | definition=an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part | synonyms=sheath
16. sense_key=case%1:06:06:: | definition=the housing or outer covering of something | synonyms=shell, casing | examples=the clock has a walnut case
17. sense_key=case%1:06:07:: | definition=the enclosing frame around a door or window opening | synonyms=casing | examples=the casings had rotted away and had to be replaced
18. sense_key=case%1:06:03:: | definition=(printing) the receptacle in which a compositor has his type, which is divided into compartments for the different letters, spaces, or numbers | synonyms=compositor's case, typesetter's case | examples=for English, a compositor will ordinarily have two such cases, the upper case containing the capitals and the lower case containing the small letters
19. sense_key=case%1:06:02:: | definition=bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow | synonyms=pillowcase, slip, pillow slip | examples=the burglar carried his loot in a pillowcase
20. sense_key=case%1:06:01:: | definition=a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home | synonyms=display case, showcase, vitrine

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 3}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 3}
```

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   Sentence: "They argued that the news media continually fanned the flames of emotion about the **case**."
    *   Broader context: The text talks about jurors, defense lawyers, a judge, prosecutors, a verdict, a trial, and news coverage.
    *   Specific usage: The "case" is something that "dominated the news", is related to a trial, involves defense lawyers and prosecutors, and resulted in a verdict. It involves a crime (murders of Jennifer Hawke-Petit and her daughters).

2.  **Analyze Candidate Senses:**
    *   *Sense 1: an occurrence of something (instance, example).* Too generic. While a trial is an occurrence, the specific legal context makes a more specific sense better.
    *   *Sense 2: a special set of circumstances (event).* "In that event..." This is usually used in conditional phrases ("in case of fire"). Doesn't fit the noun phrase "the case dominated the news".
    *   *Sense 3: a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy (lawsuit, suit, cause, causa).* This fits perfectly. The context describes a legal proceeding involving a trial, jury, verdict, defense lawyers, and prosecutors. The "case" is the legal action itself.
    *   *Sense 4: the actual state of things.* "That was not the case." Used for truth values. Not applicable here.
    *   *Sense 5: a portable container.* No.
    *   *Sense 6: a person requiring professional services.* No.
    *   *Sense 7: a person subjected to experimental procedures.* No.
    *   *Sense 8: a problem requiring investigation.* "Perry Mason solved the case." This is very close. Criminal cases are often described as problems to be solved. However, the context here emphasizes the *proceeding* (trial, jurors, verdict, coverage) rather than just the puzzle/mystery aspect. Sense 3 covers the "proceeding in a court of law".
    *   *Sense 9: a statement of facts and reasons.* No.
    *   *Senses 10-20:* Various physical objects, grammatical terms, etc. None fit.

3.  **Differentiate Sense 3 and Sense 8:**
    *   Sense 8 (problem requiring investigation) is often used in detective fiction ("solving the case").
    *   Sense 3 (proceeding in a court of law / lawsuit) refers to the legal process.
    *   The text mentions: jurors, photographs of victims, defense lawyers, constitutionality, death penalty, judge, prosecutor, verdict, trial, courthouse.
    *   This is a fully active legal proceeding (the trial of Steven Hayes). The media coverage is about the *legal case* or trial.
    *   While "case" can refer to the investigation, in the context of a trial with a verdict and coverage, Sense 3 is the standard WordNet definition for a legal case/lawsuit/prosecution. The text describes the trial phase, not the investigation phase.
    *   Let's check the synonyms for Sense 3: "lawsuit, suit, cause, causa".
    *   Let's check the synonyms for Sense 8: none listed in the prompt, but examples are "Perry Mason".
    *   The text says "intense coverage of the **trial**". The target sentence says "...emotion about the **case**". Here, "case" and "trial" are used interchangeably or metonymically. A trial is the event within a case.
    *   Sense 3 definition: "a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law". This fits the situation of the Petit family murder trial perfectly.

    *   *Refinement:* Sometimes WordNet distinguishes between "criminal case" (which might fall under Sense 8 'problem' or a missing sense) and "civil case" (Sense 3 'lawsuit'). However, Sense 3's definition says "any proceeding in a court of law". It doesn't explicitly restrict to civil, though "lawsuit" often implies civil. However, "legal remedy" fits.
    *   Let's look at Sense 8 again. "A problem requiring investigation." The trial is over (verdict mentioned). The lawyers are challenging the verdict. The "case" here refers to the entire legal matter being adjudicated.
    *   Actually, Sense 1:11:00 (occurrence/instance) or 1:26:00 (event) are too broad.
    *   Sense 3 is "proceeding in a court of law". This is the most accurate description of a murder trial where a verdict has been reached and appeals are happening. The "case" is the legal action *The State vs. Hayes*.
    *   WordNet 3.1 often maps "legal case" to Sense 3 (lawsuit, suit) or creates a specific criminal sense. In the provided list, Sense 3 is the legal proceeding sense.
    *   Sense 8 ("problem requiring investigation") is usually for the *investigation* phase ("detectives on the case"). Here, the context is the *trial* and *verdict*. Therefore, Sense 3 is superior because it covers the court proceeding aspect.

    *   *Decision:* Sense 3 is the best fit.

4.  **Final Selection:**
    *   Index 3.
    *   Definition: a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy.
    *   Synonyms: lawsuit, suit, cause, causa.
    *   Context match: "The case dominated the news... coverage of the trial... outside the courthouse." This is a legal proceeding.

5.  **Formatting:**
    *   JSON object: `{"sense_index": 3}`

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[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: courthouse
Target surface form: courthouse
Context:
The defense lawyers say they will also challenge the constitutionality of the death penalty and argue that the judge wrongly removed a juror who had been critical of prosecutors and that he improperly added pressure for a verdict by his unusual decision to direct the jury to deliberate over a weekend. The jurors were not sequestered. But their arguments about the effect of the intense coverage of the trial may draw the most interest. They noted in a challenge to the verdict filed last month that the case dominated the news in Connecticut and was discussed during the election campaign by candidates for governor and the United States Senate. They argued that the news media continually fanned the flames of emotion about the case. "The daily crush of media tweets, cameras and reporters outside the <t>courthouse</t>," the lawyers wrote, "was unlike anything ever seen here in New Haven and maybe statewide." Their focus on the Twitter coverage is controversial.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=courthouse%1:06:01:: | definition=a government building that houses the offices of a county government
2. sense_key=courthouse%1:06:00:: | definition=a building that houses judicial courts

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Target:** The target lemma is "courthouse" (noun). The surface form is "courthouse".
2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   The text discusses defense lawyers challenging a death penalty verdict.
    *   Mentions "judge," "juror," "prosecutors," "verdict," "jury," "trial."
    *   Specific quote: "The daily crush of media tweets, cameras and reporters outside the *courthouse*..."
    *   Location: New Haven, Connecticut.
    *   Activity: A high-profile trial is taking place.
3.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**
    *   Sense 1: `courthouse%1:06:01::` | Definition: "a government building that houses the offices of a county government". This refers to administrative offices (county seat functions).
    *   Sense 2: `courthouse%1:06:00::` | Definition: "a building that houses judicial courts". This refers specifically to where trials, judges, juries, and legal proceedings happen.
4.  **Match Context to Senses:**
    *   The context is clearly about a legal trial ("death penalty," "judge," "juror," "prosecutors," "verdict," "trial").
    *   Media is gathered outside to report on the trial.
    *   Sense 1 (county government offices) is possible in some contexts where the building serves dual purposes, but the *defining* characteristic relevant to the text is the judicial proceedings.
    *   Sense 2 (judicial courts) is the primary function mentioned in the text. Lawyers argue cases, juries deliberate, and media cover trials at a courthouse because that is where the court is located.
    *   Therefore, the building is functioning as a place of justice/trial.
5.  **Refine Decision:** The text explicitly mentions "the trial," "judge," "juror," "prosecutors," and "verdict." This aligns perfectly with Sense 2's definition ("houses judicial courts"). Sense 1 refers to county government administration, which is not the focus here.
6.  **Formulate Output:** The index for Sense 2 is 2. The output format requires JSON: `{"sense_index": 2}`.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: focus
Target surface form: focus
Context:
The jurors were not sequestered. But their arguments about the effect of the intense coverage of the trial may draw the most interest. They noted in a challenge to the verdict filed last month that the case dominated the news in Connecticut and was discussed during the election campaign by candidates for governor and the United States Senate. They argued that the news media continually fanned the flames of emotion about the case. "The daily crush of media tweets, cameras and reporters outside the courthouse," the lawyers wrote, "was unlike anything ever seen here in New Haven and maybe statewide." Their <t>focus</t> on the Twitter coverage is controversial. In interviews, some journalists said the claim that instant news was more incendiary than reports delivered more slowly was a Luddite view that would make poor court policy governing coverage of future trials.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=focus%1:09:00:: | definition=the concentration of attention or energy on something | synonyms=focusing, focussing, focal point, direction, centering | examples=the focus of activity shifted to molecular biology; he had no direction in his life
2. sense_key=focus%1:07:01:: | definition=maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system | examples=in focus; out of focus
3. sense_key=focus%1:07:03:: | definition=maximum clarity or distinctness of an idea | examples=the controversy brought clearly into focus an important difference of opinion
4. sense_key=focus%1:26:00:: | definition=a central point or locus of an infection in an organism | synonyms=focal point, nidus | examples=the focus of infection
5. sense_key=focus%1:26:01:: | definition=special emphasis attached to something | synonyms=stress | examples=the stress was more on accuracy than on speed
6. sense_key=focus%1:19:00:: | definition=a point of convergence of light (or other radiation) or a point from which it diverges | synonyms=focal point
7. sense_key=focus%1:15:00:: | definition=a fixed reference point on the concave side of a conic section

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the target word and context:**
    *   Target lemma: focus
    *   Target surface form: focus
    *   Context snippet: "Their <t>focus</t> on the Twitter coverage is controversial."
    *   Sentence preceding: "...lawyers wrote..."
    *   Sentence following: "...some journalists said the claim..."

2.  **Analyze the meaning in context:**
    *   The "Their" refers to the lawyers mentioned previously.
    *   The lawyers are "focusing on" the Twitter coverage. They are directing their attention, argument, or emphasis towards the Twitter coverage.
    *   Specifically, the text says "Their focus on the Twitter coverage is controversial." This implies a concentration of attention or a special emphasis placed on that specific aspect of the media coverage.

3.  **Evaluate candidate senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `focus%1:09:00::` | definition=the concentration of attention or energy on something | synonyms=focusing, focussing, focal point, direction, centering.
        *   *Analysis:* This fits well. The lawyers are concentrating their attention/arguments on the Twitter coverage. The phrase "focus on X" usually maps to this sense (concentration of attention).

    *   **Sense 2:** `focus%1:07:01::` | definition=maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system.
        *   *Analysis:* Metaphorical? No, usually refers to cameras/optics. Not applicable here.

    *   **Sense 3:** `focus%1:07:03::` | definition=maximum clarity or distinctness of an idea.
        *   *Analysis:* Refers to clarity of thought or understanding (e.g., "bring into focus"). Not "their focus *on* something".

    *   **Sense 4:** `focus%1:26:00::` | definition=a central point or locus of an infection in an organism.
        *   *Analysis:* Medical context. Not applicable.

    *   **Sense 5:** `focus%1:26:01::` | definition=special emphasis attached to something | synonyms=stress.
        *   *Analysis:* This is a strong contender. "Special emphasis attached to something". The lawyers are emphasizing the Twitter coverage. The synonym "stress" is close.
        *   *Comparison with Sense 1:* Sense 1 is "concentration of attention or energy". Sense 5 is "special emphasis".
        *   In WordNet hierarchies, often "focus" as "centering/focusing" (Sense 1) describes the act or state of directing attention. "Focus" as "emphasis" (Sense 5) describes the weight given to a topic.
        *   Let's look at the examples.
            *   Sense 1 examples: "the focus of activity shifted...", "he had no direction...". These imply the object of attention or the act of attending.
            *   Sense 5 examples: "the stress was more on accuracy...". This implies placing weight or priority.
        *   The context: "Their focus on the Twitter coverage is controversial." The lawyers are arguing that Twitter coverage caused the problem. By focusing on it, they are directing attention to it. Is it "emphasis" or "concentration of attention"?
        *   The preposition "on" is compatible with both. "Their emphasis on X" vs "Their concentration on X".
        *   However, Sense 1 (`focus%1:09:00::`) is the most general and common sense for the abstract act of attending to a subject or the center of interest/activity. The definition "concentration of attention or energy on something" captures the dynamic aspect of the lawyers' strategy and attention. The noun "focus" in "Their focus on..." often encapsulates the act of focusing.
        *   Let's look at the hypernyms/hierarchy if possible (mental simulation). Sense 1 is often under "cognitive state" or "action". Sense 5 is under "emphasis".
        *   The text says "Their focus... is controversial." Is the *emphasis* controversial, or is the *fact that they directed their attention* there controversial? Usually, in legal arguments, it's about where they directed their attention/energy.
        *   Let's check the synonyms again.
            *   Sense 1: focusing, focussing, focal point, direction, centering. "Their centering on Twitter coverage..." "Their direction on..." "Their focusing on...". These fit very well.
            *   Sense 5: stress. "Their stress on the Twitter coverage..." This also fits but feels slightly more specific to the rhetorical weight rather than the overall strategic attention.
        *   Let's check the WordNet 3.1 definitions usually mapped to these sense keys.
            *   1: the concentration of attention or energy on something. (hyponym: centering).
            *   5: special emphasis attached to something.
        *   In standard WSD tasks, Sense 1 is the default for "focus of attention/activity". The lawyers' argument *is* the focus. They are drawing attention to it. This aligns most strongly with Sense 1 (concentration of attention).

    *   **Sense 6:** `focus%1:19:00::` | definition=a point of convergence of light...
        *   *Analysis:* Physics/Optics. Not applicable.

    *   **Sense 7:** `focus%1:15:00::` | definition=a fixed reference point on the concave side of a conic section.
        *   *Analysis:* Geometry. Not applicable.

4.  **Refining the decision between Sense 1 and Sense 5:**
    *   Context: "Their focus on the Twitter coverage".
    *   The lawyers are directing the argument's attention to Twitter.
    *   Sense 1 definition: "concentration of attention ... on something".
    *   Sense 5 definition: "special emphasis attached to something".
    *   The phrase "focus on" is explicitly in the definition of Sense 1.
    *   Example for Sense 1: "the focus of activity shifted to molecular biology". This shows focus as the object of attention/activity.
    *   Example for Sense 5: "the stress was more on accuracy". This shows a comparative weight.
    *   The lawyers' "focus" here represents the *center of their attention and argumentation*. While they are emphasizing it, the core meaning is the concentration of their mental/legal energy on that specific topic. Sense 1 is the primary/prototypical sense for "focus on [topic]". Sense 5 is often a narrower sense specifically about *stress* or *accent* (linguistic or rhetorical). While this is rhetorical, "concentration of attention" (Sense 1) covers the broader strategy of making Twitter coverage the central point of their appeal.
    *   Most WSD systems and dictionaries treat "focus on X" as "concentration of attention". Sense 5 usually implies an accentuation. "The focus of the discussion" is Sense 1. "The focus on detail" is Sense 1.
    *   Let's try the synonym substitution:
        *   "Their *concentration of attention* on the Twitter coverage..." (Sense 1) -> Makes sense.
        *   "Their *special emphasis* on the Twitter coverage..." (Sense 5) -> Makes sense.
    *   However, Sense 1 is usually the "main" sense for abstract focus. The presence of synonyms "centering" and "focusing" in Sense 1 strongly supports the process/act aspect present in "Their focus on...". Sense 5 only lists "stress". "Their focusing on Twitter coverage" is a valid paraphrase of the noun. "Their stress on Twitter coverage" is slightly different (implies intensity). The context emphasizes that they are *attending to* and *highlighting* the Twitter coverage as a central point.
    *   Given the definition "concentration of attention or energy on something", Sense 1 is the most comprehensive fit for the legal strategy described. It captures the attentional aspect.

    *   Let's look at the indexing. The prompt asks to choose the best indexed sense.
    *   Candidate 1: `focus%1:09:00::` -> index 1.
    *   Candidate 5: `focus%1:26:01::` -> index 5.

    *   Standard WordNet (3.0/3.1) ordering usually puts the general "concentration of attention" sense first. Sense 5 is specific to "emphasis".
    *   Often, in contexts like "The focus of the book is on...", Sense 1 is used. In "The focus of the discussion", Sense 1.
    *   In "There is a focus on accuracy", it can be tricky.
    *   However, looking at the provided list, Sense 1 is explicitly defined with the phrase "concentration of attention ... **on** something". The context sentence uses "focus **on**".
    *   Sense 5 says "special emphasis attached to something".
    *   The explicit matching of the preposition "on" in the definition for Sense 1, combined with the synonym "centering" (centering on), makes Sense 1 the stronger candidate.

5.  **Final selection:**
    *   Sense 1: "the concentration of attention or energy on something".
    *   Context: "Their focus on the Twitter coverage".
    *   Match: Excellent.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: coverage
Target surface form: coverage
Context:
The jurors were not sequestered. But their arguments about the effect of the intense coverage of the trial may draw the most interest. They noted in a challenge to the verdict filed last month that the case dominated the news in Connecticut and was discussed during the election campaign by candidates for governor and the United States Senate. They argued that the news media continually fanned the flames of emotion about the case. "The daily crush of media tweets, cameras and reporters outside the courthouse," the lawyers wrote, "was unlike anything ever seen here in New Haven and maybe statewide." Their focus on the Twitter <t>coverage</t> is controversial. In interviews, some journalists said the claim that instant news was more incendiary than reports delivered more slowly was a Luddite view that would make poor court policy governing coverage of future trials.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=coverage%1:21:00:: | definition=the total amount and type of insurance carried | synonyms=insurance coverage
2. sense_key=coverage%1:07:00:: | definition=the extent to which something is covered | examples=the dictionary's coverage of standard English is excellent
3. sense_key=coverage%1:10:00:: | definition=the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television | synonyms=reporting, reportage | examples=they accused the paper of biased coverage of race relations

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the context:**
    *   The text talks about a trial, jurors, verdicts, news media, tweets, cameras, reporters, and "incendiary" reports.
    *   Key phrases involving "coverage":
        *   "intense coverage of the trial"
        *   "Twitter coverage"
        *   "coverage of future trials"
    *   The context clearly relates to the reporting of news events, specifically a legal trial.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:** `coverage%1:21:00::` -> Definition: "the total amount and type of insurance carried". Synonyms: "insurance coverage".
        *   *Check:* Does the context involve insurance? No. It's about a trial and news. Eliminate.
    *   **Sense 2:** `coverage%1:07:00::` -> Definition: "the extent to which something is covered". Example: "the dictionary's coverage of standard English is excellent".
        *   *Check:* This is a more abstract sense regarding scope. While one could argue news coverage "covers" an event, the specific use here refers to the act or product of reporting, not just the extent/scope. The context mentions "intense coverage", "Twitter coverage", and "biased coverage" (implied by the example in sense 3). Let's look at Sense 3.
    *   **Sense 3:** `coverage%1:10:00::` -> Definition: "the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television". Synonyms: "reporting, reportage". Examples: "they accused the paper of biased coverage of race relations".
        *   *Check:* This fits perfectly. The context mentions "news media", "reporters", "tweets", "cameras", "newspapers or radio or television" (implied by general news media). The target word refers to the journalistic reporting of the trial.

3.  **Compare Sense 2 and Sense 3:**
    *   Sense 2 focuses on scope/extent ("the extent to which something is covered").
    *   Sense 3 focuses on the act/content of reporting news ("the news as presented by reporters...").
    *   In the sentence "intense coverage of the trial," "coverage" refers to the reporting activity itself, not just the abstract scope. The phrase "Twitter coverage" specifically refers to the stream of news reports on Twitter. The phrase "coverage of future trials" refers to the reporting on those trials. This aligns exactly with Sense 3's definition and examples.

4.  **Final Decision:**
    *   The target lemma "coverage" in the context of a trial and media reports corresponds to Sense 3.

5.  **Format Output:**
    *   JSON object format: `{"sense_index": 3}`.

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[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: interview
Target surface form: interviews
Context:
But their arguments about the effect of the intense coverage of the trial may draw the most interest. They noted in a challenge to the verdict filed last month that the case dominated the news in Connecticut and was discussed during the election campaign by candidates for governor and the United States Senate. They argued that the news media continually fanned the flames of emotion about the case. "The daily crush of media tweets, cameras and reporters outside the courthouse," the lawyers wrote, "was unlike anything ever seen here in New Haven and maybe statewide." Their focus on the Twitter coverage is controversial. In <t>interviews</t>, some journalists said the claim that instant news was more incendiary than reports delivered more slowly was a Luddite view that would make poor court policy governing coverage of future trials. But some lawyers said appeals courts were often attracted to arguments that social and technological changes required adaptation by the courts.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=interview%1:10:01:: | definition=the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists | examples=my interviews with teenagers revealed a weakening of religious bonds
2. sense_key=interview%1:10:00:: | definition=a conference (usually with someone important) | synonyms=consultation, audience | examples=he had a consultation with the judge; he requested an audience with the king

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the context to determine which sense of "interviews" is being used.

The context describes lawyers discussing media coverage of a trial. The sentence is: "In interviews, some journalists said the claim that instant news was more incendiary than reports delivered more slowly was a Luddite view that would make poor court policy governing coverage of future trials."

Here, "interviews" refers to journalists being questioned or having conversations where information is elicited from them. The journalists are providing their opinions about the claim regarding instant news. This fits well with:

Sense 1: "the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists"

In this case, the journalists are being interviewed (being questioned by someone to get their opinion).

Sense 2: "a conference (usually with someone important)" with synonyms like "consultation, audience" doesn't fit as well. This sense is more about formal meetings with important figures (like having an audience with the king or a consultation with a judge).

The context clearly shows that the journalists were being questioned or having conversations where their views were being elicited - this is the typical journalistic interview setup, even though here journalists are the interviewees rather than the interviewers.

So the best sense is sense 1.

provider: Novita


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: journalist
Target surface form: journalists
Context:
But their arguments about the effect of the intense coverage of the trial may draw the most interest. They noted in a challenge to the verdict filed last month that the case dominated the news in Connecticut and was discussed during the election campaign by candidates for governor and the United States Senate. They argued that the news media continually fanned the flames of emotion about the case. "The daily crush of media tweets, cameras and reporters outside the courthouse," the lawyers wrote, "was unlike anything ever seen here in New Haven and maybe statewide." Their focus on the Twitter coverage is controversial. In interviews, some <t>journalists</t> said the claim that instant news was more incendiary than reports delivered more slowly was a Luddite view that would make poor court policy governing coverage of future trials. But some lawyers said appeals courts were often attracted to arguments that social and technological changes required adaptation by the courts.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=journalist%1:18:00:: | definition=a writer for newspapers and magazines
2. sense_key=journalist%1:18:01:: | definition=someone who keeps a diary or journal | synonyms=diarist, diary keeper

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:**
    *   Target lemma: `journalist`.
    *   Target surface form: `journalists` (plural).
    *   Context: A legal context involving the coverage of a trial. Mentions "news media," "reporters," "cameras," "media tweets," "newspapers" (implied by "newspapers and magazines" in the definition, but context mentions "news in Connecticut," "news media," "coverage"). The specific sentence is: "In interviews, some journalists said the claim that instant news was more incendiary..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        *   Sense 1: "a writer for newspapers and magazines".
        *   Sense 2: "someone who keeps a diary or journal" (synonyms: diarist, diary keeper).
    *   Constraint: Return only a JSON object `{"sense_index": X}`. Do not hedge.

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   The sentence discusses people giving interviews about news coverage, "instant news," "court policy governing coverage of future trials," and mentions "reporters" earlier in the text ("cameras and reporters outside the courthouse").
    *   The "journalists" in the sentence are expressing opinions on media coverage and court policy regarding that coverage.
    *   These people are clearly professionals involved in the news industry (news media), not people writing personal diaries.

3.  **Evaluate Candidate Senses:**
    *   *Sense 1 (journalist%1:18:00::):* Definition: "a writer for newspapers and magazines".
        *   Fit: This is the standard definition of a professional journalist. In modern contexts, this extends to broadcast and digital media (implied by "news media" and "media tweets"). The context links them to "reporters" and the "news media." This fits perfectly.
    *   *Sense 2 (journalist%1:18:01::):* Definition: "someone who keeps a diary or journal".
        *   Fit: This refers to a "diarist." While technically the word "journalist" historically could mean diarist, in the context of trial coverage, media tweets, and appeals courts, this definition is absurdly incorrect.

4.  **Determine the Index:**
    *   Sense 1 corresponds to index 1.
    *   Sense 2 corresponds to index 2.
    *   Best fit: Sense 1.

5.  **Formulate Output:**
    *   The user wants a JSON object `{"sense_index": 1}`.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: claim
Target surface form: claim
Context:
But their arguments about the effect of the intense coverage of the trial may draw the most interest. They noted in a challenge to the verdict filed last month that the case dominated the news in Connecticut and was discussed during the election campaign by candidates for governor and the United States Senate. They argued that the news media continually fanned the flames of emotion about the case. "The daily crush of media tweets, cameras and reporters outside the courthouse," the lawyers wrote, "was unlike anything ever seen here in New Haven and maybe statewide." Their focus on the Twitter coverage is controversial. In interviews, some journalists said the <t>claim</t> that instant news was more incendiary than reports delivered more slowly was a Luddite view that would make poor court policy governing coverage of future trials. But some lawyers said appeals courts were often attracted to arguments that social and technological changes required adaptation by the courts.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=claim%1:10:00:: | definition=an assertion of a right (as to money or property) | examples=his claim asked for damages
2. sense_key=claim%1:10:02:: | definition=an assertion that something is true or factual | examples=his claim that he was innocent; evidence contradicted the government's claims
3. sense_key=claim%1:04:00:: | definition=demand for something as rightful or due | examples=they struck in support of their claim for a shorter work day
4. sense_key=claim%1:07:02:: | definition=an informal right to something | synonyms=title | examples=his claim on her attentions; his title to fame
5. sense_key=claim%1:07:01:: | definition=an established or recognized right | synonyms=title | examples=a strong legal claim to the property; he had no documents confirming his title to his father's estate
6. sense_key=claim%1:10:01:: | definition=a demand especially in the phrase | synonyms=call | examples=the call of duty

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the target word and context**:
    *   Target lemma: "claim" (noun).
    *   Context snippet: "...journalists said the <t>claim</t> that instant news was more incendiary than reports delivered more slowly was a Luddite view..."
    *   Meaning in context: The word "claim" refers to the assertion made by the lawyers (mentioned in the preceding sentences) regarding Twitter coverage being "incendiary". Specifically, the lawyers are asserting that "instant news was more incendiary than reports delivered more slowly". This is a statement or proposition that they are presenting as true, which journalists are critiquing.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses**:

    *   **Sense 1 (claim%1:10:00::)**: "an assertion of a right (as to money or property)". Example: "his claim asked for damages".
        *   *Analysis*: This sense refers to legal ownership or demand for compensation (like an insurance claim or property claim). The context is about a trial, but the specific "claim" cited is not about a right to property or money. It's about a specific argument/point regarding media coverage. This doesn't fit.

    *   **Sense 2 (claim%1:10:02::)**: "an assertion that something is true or factual". Examples: "his claim that he was innocent; evidence contradicted the government's claims".
        *   *Analysis*: This fits perfectly. The text says "the claim that instant news was more incendiary...". This is a proposition (an assertion) being put forward as true. The structure "the claim that X" strongly aligns with the example "his claim that he was innocent". It is a statement of fact/opinion, not a demand for a right.

    *   **Sense 3 (claim%1:04:00::)**: "demand for something as rightful or due". Example: "they struck in support of their claim for a shorter work day".
        *   *Analysis*: This is a demand type of claim. While the lawyers made a "challenge to the verdict" (which is a kind of demand), the specific noun phrase "the claim that instant news was more incendiary..." is defining the *content* of the assertion, not the demand itself. The demand would be the "challenge" or the appeal. The "claim" here is the specific argument used to support the challenge.

    *   **Sense 4 (claim%1:07:02::)**: "an informal right to something". Synonyms: title. Example: "his claim on her attentions".
        *   *Analysis*: Not applicable. No right or title is being discussed.

    *   **Sense 5 (claim%1:07:01::)**: "an established or recognized right". Synonyms: title. Example: "a strong legal claim to the property".
        *   *Analysis*: Similar to Sense 1 and 4, this refers to ownership/entitlement. Not the meaning here.

    *   **Sense 6 (claim%1:10:01::)**: "a demand especially in the phrase". Synonyms: call. Example: "the call of duty".
        *   *Analysis*: Idiomatic usage ("claim of duty"). Not the context here.

3.  **Compare Sense 1, Sense 2, and Sense 3**:
    *   Sense 1 is about rights/property/money (legal claim).
    *   Sense 2 is about truth/facts (assertion/argument).
    *   Sense 3 is about demands/due things.

    In the sentence: "...journalists said the <t>claim</t> that instant news was more incendiary..."
    The phrase following "claim" is a "that-clause" content clause. This structure typically holds the proposition being asserted.
    *   "The claim that he was innocent" -> Sense 2.
    *   "The claim for damages" -> Sense 1.

    Here, the content is "instant news was more incendiary". This is a proposition about reality, not a demand for money or a right to property. Therefore, Sense 2 is the correct choice.

4.  **Final check**:
    *   Definition: "an assertion that something is true or factual".
    *   Context: The lawyers argued/asserted that Twitter coverage was problematic. The journalists referred to this assertion as "the claim that...".
    *   Match: Exact match.

5.  **Construct Output**:
    *   The best sense index corresponds to Sense 2 (claim%1:10:02::).
    *   JSON format: {"sense_index": 2}.

provider: DeepInfra


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: news
Target surface form: news
Context:
But their arguments about the effect of the intense coverage of the trial may draw the most interest. They noted in a challenge to the verdict filed last month that the case dominated the news in Connecticut and was discussed during the election campaign by candidates for governor and the United States Senate. They argued that the news media continually fanned the flames of emotion about the case. "The daily crush of media tweets, cameras and reporters outside the courthouse," the lawyers wrote, "was unlike anything ever seen here in New Haven and maybe statewide." Their focus on the Twitter coverage is controversial. In interviews, some journalists said the claim that instant <t>news</t> was more incendiary than reports delivered more slowly was a Luddite view that would make poor court policy governing coverage of future trials. But some lawyers said appeals courts were often attracted to arguments that social and technological changes required adaptation by the courts.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=news%1:10:00:: | definition=information about recent and important events | synonyms=intelligence, tidings, word | examples=they awaited news of the outcome
2. sense_key=news%1:10:01:: | definition=information reported in a newspaper or news magazine | examples=the news of my death was greatly exaggerated
3. sense_key=news%1:10:02:: | definition=a program devoted to current events, often using interviews and commentary | synonyms=news program, news show | examples=we watch the 7 o'clock news every night
4. sense_key=news%1:10:03:: | definition=informal information of any kind that is not previously known to someone | examples=it was news to me
5. sense_key=news%1:07:00:: | definition=the quality of being sufficiently interesting to be reported in news bulletins | synonyms=newsworthiness | examples=the judge conceded the newsworthiness of the trial; he is no longer news in the fashion world

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 2}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 2}
```

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation (WSD) for the word "news" in a specific context.
I need to select the best sense from the provided list of 5 candidate senses.
I must return a JSON object with the "sense_index".

**Context Analysis:**
Target sentence: "In interviews, some journalists said the claim that instant <t>news</t> was more incendiary than reports delivered more slowly was a Luddite view that would make poor court policy governing coverage of future trials."

The word "news" appears in the phrase "instant news".
The context discusses media coverage of a trial, specifically comparing the effect of "instant news" (likely via Twitter) versus slower reports.
The phrase "instant news" refers to the information itself being disseminated rapidly. It contrasts with "reports delivered more slowly".
It talks about the content of the reporting.

**Candidate Sense Analysis:**

1.  **Sense 1:** "information about recent and important events".
    *   *Synonyms:* intelligence, tidings, word.
    *   *Examples:* "they awaited news of the outcome".
    *   *Fit:* This is a very general sense. "Instant news" fits this definition (information about events delivered instantly). However, usually, in a media context, it might be more specific.

2.  **Sense 2:** "information reported in a newspaper or news magazine".
    *   *Examples:* "the news of my death was greatly exaggerated".
    *   *Fit:* The context mentions Twitter and media coverage. While it's not a newspaper, the concept is "information reported by the media". "Instant news" refers to the informational product delivered by the news media (tweets, cameras, reporters). This seems plausible. It refers to the content of the news reports.

3.  **Sense 3:** "a program devoted to current events..."
    *   *Synonyms:* news program, news show.
    *   *Examples:* "we watch the 7 o'clock news every night".
    *   *Fit:* "Instant news" is not a specific TV program or show in this context. It refers to the stream of information. This sense is inappropriate.

4.  **Sense 4:** "informal information of any kind that is not previously known to someone".
    *   *Examples:* "it was news to me".
    *   *Fit:* This is an idiom usage ("news to me"). The context here is about serious journalism and legal proceedings. This sense is incorrect.

5.  **Sense 5:** "the quality of being sufficiently interesting to be reported...".
    *   *Synonyms:* newsworthiness.
    *   *Examples:* "he is no longer news in the fashion world".
    *   *Fit:* The target phrase is "instant news". It functions as a noun phrase denoting the product of reporting, not the quality of it.

**Deep Dive into Sense 1 vs Sense 2:**

*   **Sense 1** is the hypernym or the most general sense. It covers "information about recent and important events".
*   **Sense 2** is specifically "information reported in a newspaper or news magazine".

Let's look at the exact sentence: "...instant <t>news</t> was more incendiary than reports delivered more slowly..."

"News" here is parallel to "reports". "Reports" are pieces of information published by the media.
"Instant news" refers to the updates/tidings provided instantly via platforms like Twitter.
Is it Sense 1 (tidings/intelligence) or Sense 2 (reported information)?

WordNet sense 2 specifically mentions "newspaper or news magazine". Modern usage extends this to digital media, which the WordNet editors might not have fully captured if the definition is older, but the core concept is "information *reported* [by the media]".
Sense 1 examples: "they awaited news of the outcome". This sounds more like "word" or "tidings" received personally or generally.
Sense 2 examples: "the news of my death was greatly exaggerated". This refers to a media report (a newspaper item famously in Twain's case).

In the target text, the discussion is about "coverage of the trial", "media tweets", "reporters outside the courthouse". The "instant news" is the product of this media activity.
The text contrasts "instant news" with "reports delivered more slowly".
If we treat "news" as "reported information" (Sense 2), it fits the journalistic context well.
However, Sense 1 is the generic "information about recent events". "Instant news" is often used to denote the genre or the stream of information.

Let's check the provided examples for Sense 2 again: "the news of my death was greatly exaggerated". Here "news" refers to the specific report or item.
In the target, "instant news" acts as a mass noun referring to the flow of reported information.

Does Sense 1 fit better? Sense 1 synonyms are "intelligence, tidings, word". "Instant tidings" sounds archaic. "Instant intelligence" is military/spy context. "Instant word" is odd.
"Instant news" is a standard collocation in journalism. It refers to the news reports.

There is often overlap. However, Sense 2 is defined as "information reported in a newspaper...". The target context is about the *content* of the reporting and its effect on the trial.
Sense 1 is broad. Sense 2 is specific to the medium (journalism). The context is entirely about journalism ("journalists", "reports", "court policy governing coverage").
Therefore, Sense 2 seems the intended specific sense of "news" as a product of journalism, rather than just general "tidings". Even though the definition says "newspaper or news magazine", the semantic class is "reported information".

Let's reconsider Sense 1. "Information about recent and important events".
If I say "I heard some news today", it can be personal or via media.
If I say "The news focused on the trial", it's Sense 2 or 3.
The text says "instant news". This is a feature of the modern news cycle (journalism). It is distinct from "reports" (perhaps implying written articles) only in speed.
"Instant news" refers to the *reported information* delivered quickly.
Sense 2 seems the most appropriate fit for "news" as an entity produced by the media industry, contrasted here with traditional reports.

However, some WSD systems might prefer Sense 1 if they treat Sense 2 as strictly limited to printed media (newspapers/magazines) rather than broadcasting/digital. But usually, in linguistic tasks, the definition "information reported in a newspaper..." is interpreted as "information reported by the news media".
Sense 3 is a "program". Not applicable.
Sense 5 is "newsworthiness". Not applicable.
Sense 4 is idiom. Not applicable.

Comparison:
Sense 1: General information.
Sense 2: Reported information (journalistic product).

Context: "instant news was more incendiary than reports..."
Here "news" and "reports" are treated as comparable entities. Reports are journalistic products. "Instant news" is the journalistic product delivered via Twitter.
It fits Sense 2's semantic category (news reportage) better than Sense 1 (general tidings).

Let's look at the examples again.
Sense 1: "they awaited news of the outcome". (General expectation of information).
Sense 2: "the news of my death..." (A specific media story/retraction).

In the sentence: "instant news was more incendiary...".
Is it talking about the information itself (Sense 1) or the reporting of it (Sense 2)?
The debate is about "coverage". Coverage produces "news".
The "instant news" is the coverage.
Therefore, Sense 2 (reported information) is the closest match among the options.

One caveat: WordNet definitions can be restrictive. Does "newspaper or news magazine" exclude Twitter? If the annotator is strict, they might fall back to Sense 1.
However, usually, the distinction in WordNet between Sense 1 and Sense 2 is:
Sense 1: The events/information itself (often synonym with *tidings*).
Sense 2: The text/article/report in a publication.
Here, "instant news" via tweets is the digital equivalent of the Sense 2 article/report. The comparison is between "instant news" and "reports". This parallelism strongly suggests they belong to the same semantic field (journalistic output).

Let's assume Sense 2 is the intended sense for "news" referring to the content of news media, distinct from just "word/tidings" (Sense 1).

Wait, let's check if Sense 1 covers "news reports".
Sense 1 definition: "information about recent and important events".
Sense 2 definition: "information reported in a newspaper or news magazine".

If I read "The news today is depressing", am I referring to the events (Sense 1) or the reports (Sense 2)? Usually the reports.
If I read "I have good news" (Sense 1?).
If I read "The news said he died" (Sense 2? or 3?).
The target text: "instant news".
This phrase specifically refers to the *medium/format* of delivery (instantaneously). It highlights the nature of the reporting.
Journalistic output.
Sense 2 is the best fit.

Let's double check the indexing.
1: info about events.
2: info reported in paper.
3: program.
4: idiom.
5: newsworthiness.

Choice: Sense 2.

Reasoning recap:
The context discusses the "instant news" generated by media tweets. This "news" is being compared to slower "reports". Both are products of media coverage. Sense 2 defines "news" as "information reported in a newspaper or news magazine". Although the medium here is Twitter, the semantic function is identical to the journalistic reportage described in Sense 2 (and arguably distinct from the general "tidings" of Sense 1, or the "TV program" of Sense 3). The sentence contrasts the format/speed of the information delivery ("instant" vs "slowly"), implying "news" here is the informational product of the media.
Sense 1 is too broad (personal tidings fit here too). Sense 2 captures the journalistic context.

Is there any reason to prefer Sense 1?
"Instant news" could mean "instant information about events".
But the context is strictly about the *media's* role ("coverage", "journalists", "policy governing coverage"). The news in question is the output of the journalists. Sense 2 is the sense for "news" as the output of news media.

Therefore, I select index 2.

provider: Friendli


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: report
Target surface form: reports
Context:
But their arguments about the effect of the intense coverage of the trial may draw the most interest. They noted in a challenge to the verdict filed last month that the case dominated the news in Connecticut and was discussed during the election campaign by candidates for governor and the United States Senate. They argued that the news media continually fanned the flames of emotion about the case. "The daily crush of media tweets, cameras and reporters outside the courthouse," the lawyers wrote, "was unlike anything ever seen here in New Haven and maybe statewide." Their focus on the Twitter coverage is controversial. In interviews, some journalists said the claim that instant news was more incendiary than <t>reports</t> delivered more slowly was a Luddite view that would make poor court policy governing coverage of future trials. But some lawyers said appeals courts were often attracted to arguments that social and technological changes required adaptation by the courts.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=report%1:10:03:: | definition=a written document describing the findings of some individual or group | synonyms=study, written report | examples=this accords with the recent study by Hill and Dale
2. sense_key=report%1:10:01:: | definition=the act of informing by verbal report | synonyms=account | examples=he heard reports that they were causing trouble; by all accounts they were a happy couple
3. sense_key=report%1:10:00:: | definition=a short account of the news | synonyms=news report, story, account, write up | examples=the report of his speech; the story was on the 11 o'clock news
4. sense_key=report%1:11:00:: | definition=a sharp explosive sound (especially the sound of a gun firing) | examples=they heard a violent report followed by silence
5. sense_key=report%1:10:04:: | definition=a written evaluation of a student's scholarship and deportment | synonyms=report card | examples=his father signed his report card
6. sense_key=report%1:10:02:: | definition=an essay (especially one written as an assignment) | synonyms=composition, paper, theme | examples=he got an A on his composition
7. sense_key=report%1:09:00:: | definition=the general estimation that the public has for a person | synonyms=reputation | examples=he acquired a reputation as an actor before he started writing; he was a person of bad report

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Target Word:** The target word is "reports" (plural noun) in the sentence segment: "...the claim that instant news was more incendiary than <t>reports</t> delivered more slowly..."

2.  ** is between "instant news" and "reports delivered more slowly."
    *   The word "reports" here refers to news stories, accounts of events, or journalistic output.

3.  **Evaluate Candidate Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1 (report%1:10:03::):** "a written document describing the findings of some individual or group" (e.g., a study).
        *   *Analysis:* This findings document ("study" is a synonym). The context is general news coverage, not necessarily a specific formal study.

    *   **Sense 2 (report%1:10:01::):** "the act of informing by verbal report".
        *   *Analysis:* The target word is a plural noun ("reports"), whereas this sense "delivered more slowly." It refers to the content/product of the reporting, not just the act. Also, the context discusses media    *   **Sense 3 (report%1:10:00::):** "a short account of the news" (synonyms: news report, story, account, write up).
        *   *Analysis:* This fits perfectly. The context is about news media coverage. "Instant news" is contrasted with "reports" (stories/accounts) delivered more slowly. The synonyms "news report" and "story" align, Twitter coverage).

    *   **Sense 4 (report%1:11:00::):** "a sharp explosive sound".
        *   *Analysis:* Completely irrelevant context.

    *   **Sense 5 (report%1:10:04::):** "a written evaluation of a student's scholarship and deportment" (report card).
        *   *Analysis:* Irrelevant context (student grades).

    *   **Sense 6 (report%1:10:02::):** "an essay (especially one written as an assignment)".
        *   *Analysis:* Irrelevant context (school assignment).

    *   **Sense 7 (report%1:09:00::):** "the general estimation that the public has for a person" (reputation).
        *   *Analysis:* Irrelevant context.

4.  **Comparison of Sense 1 and Sense 3:**
    *   Sense 1 is "a written document describing the findings...". Synonyms: "study".
    *   Sense 3 is "a short account of the news". Synonyms: "news report, story".
    *   The context is clearly about journalism and news coverage ("intense coverage," "news media," "instant news"). The specific phrase "reports delivered more slowly" refers to news stories or articles that take time to produce, compared to "instant news" (tweets). Therefore, Sense 3 is the best fit.

5.  **Final Selection:** Sense 3.

6.  **Formatting Output:** JSON object `{"sense_index": 3}`.

provider: Amazon Bedrock