[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: nation
Target surface form: nation
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the <t>nation</t>'s congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=nation%1:14:00:: | definition=a politically organized body of people under a single government | synonyms=state, country, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic | examples=the state has elected a new president; African nations
2. sense_key=nation%1:14:01:: | definition=the people who live in a nation or country | synonyms=land, country | examples=a statement that sums up the nation's mood; the news was announced to the nation
3. sense_key=nation%1:18:00:: | definition=United States prohibitionist who raided saloons and destroyed bottles of liquor with a hatchet (1846-1911) | synonyms=Carry Nation, Carry Amelia Moore Nation
4. sense_key=nation%1:14:02:: | definition=a federation of tribes (especially Native American tribes) | examples=the Shawnee nation

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}.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `nation`
    *   Target surface form: `nation`
    *   Context: "...In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the <t>nation</t>'s congressional districts choose a different party's candidate..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `nation%1:14:00`: a politically organized body of people under a single government (state, country).
        2.  `nation%1:14:01`: the people who live in a nation or country (the nation's mood).
        3.  `nation%1:18:00`: Carry Nation (prohibitionist).
        4.  `nation%1:14:02`: a federation of tribes.

    *   The context refers to "the nation's congressional districts".
    *   Congressional districts are administrative/political divisions of a state/country.
    *   The "nation" here refers to the United States (implied by "GOP", "Mississippi", "Democratic presidential candidate", "White House", "House of Representatives").
    *   The phrase "the nation's congressional districts" refers to the districts belonging to the political entity (the state/country).

    *   Sense 1: "a politically organized body of people under a single government" (synonyms: state, country). This fits perfectly as the political entity that has congressional districts.
    *   Sense 2: "the people who live in a nation or country". While "the nation" often refers to the people, "the nation's congressional districts" refers to the districts of the political entity, not the districts of the people (though they are related, the administrative structure belongs to the state/country).
    *   Sense 3: Carry Nation. Irrelevant.
    *   Sense 4: Federation of tribes. Irrelevant.

    *   Sense 1 is the most accurate description of the political entity (the US) that possesses congressional districts.

    *   Sense 1: `nation%1:14:00`
    *   Sense 2: `nation%1:14:01`
    *   Sense 3: `nation%1:18:00`
    *   Sense 4: `nation%1:14:02`
    *   Wait, the prompt asks for the "indexed sense". Looking at the candidate senses provided:
        1. sense_key=nation%1:14:00::
        2. sense_key=nation%1:14:01::
        3. sense_key=nation%1:18:00::
        4. sense_key=nation%1:14:02::
    *   The index corresponds to the number in the list (1, 2, 3, 4).

    *   The context "the nation's congressional districts" refers to the political organization/state.
    *   Sense 1: "a politically organized body of people under a single government".
    *   Sense 2: "the people who live in a nation or country".
    *   Comparing "the country's congressional districts" (Sense 1) vs "the people's congressional districts" (Sense 2). Sense 1 is the standard interpretation.


attempt_kind: initial

status: success

[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: choose
Target surface form: choose
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts <t>choose</t> a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=choose%2:31:00:: | definition=pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives | synonyms=take, select, pick out | examples=Take any one of these cards; Choose a good husband for your daughter
2. sense_key=choose%2:31:02:: | definition=select as an alternative over another | synonyms=prefer, opt | examples=I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant; She opted for the job on the East coast
3. sense_key=choose%2:31:01:: | definition=see fit or proper to act in a certain way; decide to act in a certain way | examples=She chose not to attend classes and now she failed the exam

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}
```

finish_reason: stop

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

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `choose`
    *   Target surface form: `choose`
    *   Context: "...In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts <t>choose</t> a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives."

    *   Sense 1: `pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives` (Synonyms: take, select, pick out). Example: "Take any one of these cards."
    *   Sense 2: `select as an alternative over another` (Synonyms: prefer, opt). Example: "I always choose the fish over the meat courses."
    *   Sense 3: `see fit or proper to act in a certain way; decide to act in a certain way`. Example: "She chose not to attend classes."

    *   The sentence describes voters in congressional districts selecting a candidate for the White House.
    *   The phrase is "choose a different party's candidate... than for the House of Representatives."
    *   This is an act of selection from a set of candidates (alternatives).
    *   Sense 1 is about picking/selecting from alternatives.
    *   Sense 2 is about preferring one alternative *over* another (often implies a preference or a choice between two specific things).
    *   Sense 3 is about deciding to act in a certain way (volition/decision).

    *   The context is about an election. In an election, voters *select* or *pick* a candidate from the available options.
    *   While Sense 2 ("select as an alternative over another") seems close because it mentions "different party's candidate... than", the core action of voting is the act of selection (Sense 1).
    *   However, let's look closer at Sense 2: "select as an alternative over another". The sentence says "choose a different party's candidate... than for the House". This is comparing the choice for the White House vs the choice for the House.
    *   Wait, let's re-read Sense 1: "pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives".
    *   Let's re-read Sense 2: "select as an alternative over another".
    *   In the context of voting, you are selecting a candidate from a list.
    *   Is it "preferring" one over another (Sense 2) or "selecting" one from a group (Sense 1)?
    *   Usually, "choose" in the context of an election is mapped to "select" (Sense 1).
    *   Let's check the examples for Sense 2: "I always choose the fish over the meat courses". This is a preference.
    *   The sentence "choose a different party's candidate... than for the House" is describing the *result* of the selection process (ticket splitting). The districts *selected* a candidate.

    *   Sense 1: pick out, select.
    *   Sense 2: prefer, opt.
    *   Sense 3: decide to act.
    *   The districts "selected" (Sense 1) a candidate.

    *   "choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives"
    *   This means: (Candidate for White House) $\neq$ (Candidate for House) in terms of party.
    *   The action is the act of voting/selecting.

    *   Sense 1 is the most general "select from alternatives".
    *   Sense 2 is more about preference/opting for one over another.
    *   Sense 3 is about deciding to do something.
    *   Voting is a selection process.

    *   Sense 1: "pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives"
    *   Sense 2: "select as an alternative over another"
    *   The sentence says "choose a different party's candidate... than...". This structure ("choose X than Y") is slightly unusual but here it means "choose [a candidate of party A for the White House] [while choosing a candidate of party B for the House]".
    *   Actually, it's "choose [a different party's candidate for the White House] than [they did] for the House".
    *   This is a selection of a candidate.

    *   Sense 1: select from alternatives.
    *   Sense 2: prefer/opt for one over another.
    *   In an election, you select a candidate. Sense 1 fits best.

currency: USD

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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: party
Target surface form: party
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different <t>party</t>'s candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=party%1:14:01:: | definition=an organization to gain political power | synonyms=political party | examples=in 1992 Perot tried to organize a third party at the national level
2. sense_key=party%1:14:00:: | definition=a group of people gathered together for pleasure | examples=she joined the party after dinner
3. sense_key=party%1:14:02:: | definition=a band of people associated temporarily in some activity | synonyms=company | examples=they organized a party to search for food; the company of cooks walked into the kitchen
4. sense_key=party%1:11:00:: | definition=an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment | examples=he planned a party to celebrate Bastille Day
5. sense_key=party%1:18:00:: | definition=a person involved in legal proceedings | examples=the party of the first part

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}.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `party`
    *   Target surface form: `party`
    *   Context: "...choose a different <t>party</t>'s candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives."
    *   Key phrases: "GOP congressional hopeful", "Democratic presidential candidate", "political 'ticket splitting'", "congressional districts", "candidate for the White House".

    *   Sense 1: `party%1:14:01::` - an organization to gain political power (synonym: political party).
    *   Sense 2: `party%1:14:00::` - a group of people gathered together for pleasure.
    *   Sense 3: `party%1:14:02::` - a band of people associated temporarily in some activity (synonym: company).
    *   Sense 4: `party%1:11:00::` - an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment.
    *   Sense 5: `party%1:18:00::` - a person involved in legal proceedings.

    *   The context is explicitly about politics (GOP, Democratic, presidential candidate, congressional districts, ticket splitting).
    *   The phrase "different party's candidate" refers to a political organization (e.g., Republican vs. Democrat).
    *   Sense 1 matches "an organization to gain political power" and the synonym "political party".

    *   Sense 1: Political organization. (Perfect match)
    *   Sense 2: Social gathering (people). (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 3: Temporary group. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 4: Social event. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 5: Legal party. (Incorrect)


[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: candidate
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's <t>candidate</t> for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%.

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}.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `candidate`
    *   Target surface form: `candidate`
    *   Context: "...choose a different party's <t>candidate</t> for the White House than for the House of Representatives."
    *   Senses:
        1.  `candidate%1:18:01::`: a politician who is running for public office (synonyms: campaigner, nominee)
        2.  `candidate%1:18:00::`: someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.) (synonyms: prospect)

    *   The context refers to a "party's candidate for the White House".
    *   The White House represents the US Presidency, which is a public office.
    *   The person is running for this office as part of a political party.

    *   Sense 1 specifically mentions "a politician who is running for public office".
    *   Sense 2 is a more general definition ("someone who is considered for something").
    *   Since the context is explicitly about political elections (GOP, Democratic, White House, House of Representatives), Sense 1 is the most precise and accurate fit.

    *   Sense 1: Politician running for public office. (Perfect fit)
    *   Sense 2: Someone considered for something. (Too general)


[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: percentage
Target surface form: percentage
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that <t>percentage</t> routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=percentage%1:24:00:: | definition=a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred) | synonyms=percent, per centum, pct
2. sense_key=percentage%1:21:00:: | definition=assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group | synonyms=share, portion, part | examples=he wanted his share in cash

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}.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `percentage`
    *   Target surface form: `percentage`
    *   Context: "...In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate... Now that <t>percentage</t> routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `percentage%1:24:00::`: a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred). Synonyms: percent, per centum, pct.
        2.  `percentage%1:21:00::`: assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group. Synonyms: share, portion, part.

    *   The sentence refers back to "20% of the nation's congressional districts".
    *   It says "Now that <t>percentage</t> routinely equals a third...".
    *   This clearly refers to a numerical proportion (20%, a third, 40%), not to financial assets or a share of ownership.

    *   Sense 1: "a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred)". This fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 2: "assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group". This does not fit.

    *   The correct sense is Sense 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: equal
Target surface form: equals
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely <t>equals</t> a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=equal%2:42:00:: | definition=be identical or equivalent to | synonyms=be | examples=One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days!
2. sense_key=equal%2:42:01:: | definition=be equal to in quality or ability | synonyms=touch, rival, match | examples=Nothing can rival cotton for durability; Your performance doesn't even touch that of your colleagues
3. sense_key=equal%2:30:00:: | definition=make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching | synonyms=match, equalize, equalise, equate | examples=let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office; The company matched the discount policy of its competitors

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}.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `equal`
    *   Target surface form: `equals`
    *   Context: "Now that percentage routinely <t>equals</t> a third and twice has been above 40%."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `equal%2:42:00::` (be identical or equivalent to) - Example: "One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days!"
        2.  `equal%2:42:01::` (be equal to in quality or ability) - Example: "Nothing can rival cotton for durability"
        3.  `equal%2:30:00::` (make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching) - Example: "let's equalize the duties among all employees"

    *   The sentence is: "Now that percentage routinely equals a third..."
    *   "That percentage" refers to the percentage of congressional districts choosing different parties.
    *   "a third" is a numerical value.
    *   The word "equals" here means "is equivalent to" or "is the same as" in a mathematical/numerical sense.

    *   Sense 1: "be identical or equivalent to" (e.g., "One dollar equals 1,000 rubles"). This fits perfectly with numerical equivalence.
    *   Sense 2: "be equal to in quality or ability" (e.g., "rival"). This is about quality, not numerical value.
    *   Sense 3: "make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching" (e.g., "equalize"). This is an active verb meaning to *make* something equal, not to *be* equal.

    *   The context "percentage routinely equals a third" clearly indicates numerical equivalence.
    *   Sense 1 is the correct match.


[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: know
Target surface form: know
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we <t>know</t>, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=know%2:31:01:: | definition=be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about | synonyms=cognize, cognise | examples=I know that the President lied to the people; I want to know who is winning the game!
2. sense_key=know%2:31:03:: | definition=know how to do or perform something | examples=She knows how to knit; Does your husband know how to cook?
3. sense_key=know%2:31:02:: | definition=be aware of the truth of something; have a belief or faith in something; regard as true beyond any doubt | examples=I know that I left the key on the table; Galileo knew that the earth moves around the sun
4. sense_key=know%2:31:00:: | definition=be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object | examples=She doesn't know this composer; Do you know my sister?
5. sense_key=know%2:31:04:: | definition=have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations | synonyms=experience, live | examples=I know the feeling!; have you ever known hunger?
6. sense_key=know%2:31:06:: | definition=accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority | synonyms=acknowledge, recognize, recognise | examples=The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne; We do not recognize your gods
7. sense_key=know%2:31:15:: | definition=have fixed in the mind | examples=I know Latin; This student knows her irregular verbs
8. sense_key=know%2:35:00:: | definition=have sexual intercourse with | synonyms=sleep together, roll in the hay, love, make out, make love, sleep with | examples=This student sleeps with everyone in her dorm; Adam knew Eve
9. sense_key=know%2:31:11:: | definition=know the nature or character of | examples=we all knew her as a big show-off
10. sense_key=know%2:31:12:: | definition=be able to distinguish, recognize as being different | examples=The child knows right from wrong
11. sense_key=know%2:31:14:: | definition=perceive as familiar | examples=I know this voice!

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}.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `know`
    *   Target surface form: `know`
    *   Context: "As we <t>know</t>, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress."
    *   Sentence meaning: The author is referring to a generally accepted fact or a piece of information that the audience is already aware of.

    *   Sense 1: be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about. (Example: "I know that the President lied to the people")
    *   Sense 2: know how to do or perform something. (Example: "She knows how to knit")
    *   Sense 3: be aware of the truth of something; have a belief or faith in something; regard as true beyond any doubt. (Example: "I know that I left the key on the table")
    *   Sense 4: be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object. (Example: "Do you know my sister?")
    *   Sense 5: have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations. (Example: "I know the feeling!")
    *   Sense 6: accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority. (Example: "The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir")
    *   Sense 7: have fixed in the mind. (Example: "I know Latin")
    *   Sense 8: have sexual intercourse with.
    *   Sense 9: know the nature or character of. (Example: "we all knew her as a big show-off")
    *   Sense 10: be able to distinguish, recognize as being different. (Example: "The child knows right from wrong")
    *   Sense 11: perceive as familiar. (Example: "I know this voice!")

    *   The phrase "As we know" is used to introduce a fact that is common knowledge or previously established.
    *   Sense 1 ("be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information") fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 3 ("be aware of the truth of something; have a belief or faith in something") is similar, but Sense 1 is more about possessing information/facts, whereas Sense 3 often implies a deeper conviction or certainty about a specific truth (like "I know I left the key on the table"). In the context of political trends, it's more about awareness of a fact.

    *   Sense 1: "be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information"
    *   Sense 3: "be aware of the truth of something; have a belief or faith in something"
    *   In "As we know, voters tend to favor...", the author is pointing to a known fact/trend. This aligns best with Sense 1.

    *   Sense 1: "I know that the President lied to the people" (Fact/Information)
    *   Sense 3: "I know that I left the key on the table" (Certainty/Truth)
    *   The context "voters tend to favor Republicans..." is a general factual observation about political behavior. Sense 1 is the most appropriate.


[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: tend
Target surface form: tend
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters <t>tend</t> to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=tend%2:42:01:: | definition=have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined | synonyms=be given, lean, incline, run | examples=She tends to be nervous before her lectures; These dresses run small
2. sense_key=tend%2:41:00:: | definition=have care of or look after | examples=She tends to the children
3. sense_key=tend%2:41:01:: | definition=manage or run | examples=tend a store

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}.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `tend`
    *   Target surface form: `tend`
    *   Context: "As we know, voters <t>tend</t> to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `tend%2:42:01::`: have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined (synonyms: be given, lean, incline, run).
        2.  `tend%2:41:00::`: have care of or look after.
        3.  `tend%2:41:01::`: manage or run.

    *   The sentence is: "As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress."
    *   Here, "tend to favor" means that voters *generally* or *usually* favor Republicans, or have a *disposition* to do so. It describes a pattern of behavior or a likelihood.

    *   Sense 1: "have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined". This fits perfectly. "Voters are inclined to favor Republicans..."
    *   Sense 2: "have care of or look after". This does not fit. Voters are not "looking after" Republicans in this sense.
    *   Sense 3: "manage or run". This does not fit. Voters are not "managing" Republicans.

    *   The best fit is Sense 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: favor
Target surface form: favor
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to <t>favor</t> Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=favor%2:41:00:: | definition=promote over another | synonyms=prefer, favour | examples=he favors his second daughter
2. sense_key=favor%2:31:00:: | definition=consider as the favorite | synonyms=favour | examples=The local team was favored
3. sense_key=favor%2:41:01:: | definition=treat gently or carefully | synonyms=favour
4. sense_key=favor%2:41:03:: | definition=bestow a privilege upon | synonyms=privilege, favour

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}.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `favor`
    *   Target surface form: `favor`
    *   Context: "As we know, voters tend to <t>favor</t> Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress."
    *   Meaning: In this context, "favor" means that voters prefer Republicans for the presidency over Republicans for Congress (or prefer them more in one race than the other).

    *   Sense 1: `promote over another` | synonyms: `prefer`, `favour` | example: `he favors his second daughter`
    *   Sense 2: `consider as the favorite` | synonyms: `favour` | example: `The local team was favored`
    *   Sense 3: `treat gently or carefully` | synonyms: `favour`
    *   Sense 4: `bestow a privilege upon` | synonyms: `privilege`, `favour`

    *   The sentence says voters "favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress."
    *   This is a clear expression of preference (preferring one option over another, or preferring one in one context more than another).
    *   Sense 1 (`promote over another`, synonym `prefer`) fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 2 (`consider as the favorite`) is more about predicting a winner (e.g., "the team was favored to win"). While related, "prefer" (Sense 1) is a better fit for voter behavior in a general trend.
    *   Sense 3 (`treat gently`) and Sense 4 (`bestow a privilege`) are completely irrelevant.

    *   Sense 1: `prefer` -> "voters tend to prefer Republicans more in races for president..." (Correct)
    *   Sense 2: `consider as the favorite` -> "voters tend to consider Republicans as the favorite more in races for president..." (Less accurate; it's about the act of voting/preferring, not just predicting).


[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: republican
Target surface form: Republicans
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor <t>Republicans</t> more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=republican%1:18:01:: | definition=a member of the Republican Party
2. sense_key=republican%1:18:00:: | definition=an advocate of a republic (usually in opposition to a monarchy)
3. sense_key=republican%1:17:00:: | definition=a tributary of the Kansas River that flows from eastern Colorado eastward through Nebraska and Kansas | synonyms=Republican River

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}.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `republican`
    *   Target surface form: `Republicans`
    *   Context: The text discusses the GOP (Grand Old Party), congressional hopefuls, Democratic presidential candidates, ticket splitting, and voting patterns in the US. Specifically, "voters tend to favor <t>Republicans</t> more in races for president than in those for Congress."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `republican%1:18:01::`: a member of the Republican Party.
        2.  `republican%1:18:00::`: an advocate of a republic (usually in opposition to a monarchy).
        3.  `republican%1:17:00::`: a tributary of the Kansas River...

    *   The context mentions "GOP" (Grand Old Party), which is a common nickname for the US Republican Party.
    *   It discusses "Democratic presidential candidate," "congressional districts," and "races for president."
    *   The sentence "voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress" clearly refers to members or candidates of the Republican Party.

    *   Sense 1: Member of the Republican Party. (Matches perfectly)
    *   Sense 2: Advocate of a republic. (Too general, doesn't fit the specific US political party context)
    *   Sense 3: A river. (Incorrect)

    *   The best sense is 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: race
Target surface form: races
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in <t>races</t> for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=race%1:11:01:: | definition=any competition | examples=the race for the presidency
2. sense_key=race%1:11:00:: | definition=a contest of speed | examples=the race is to the swift
3. sense_key=race%1:14:00:: | definition=people who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock | examples=some biologists doubt that there are important genetic differences between races of human beings
4. sense_key=race%1:14:01:: | definition=(biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species | synonyms=subspecies
5. sense_key=race%1:19:00:: | definition=the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller | synonyms=slipstream, airstream, backwash, wash
6. sense_key=race%1:06:00:: | definition=a canal for a current of water | synonyms=raceway

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}.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `race`
    *   Target surface form: `races`
    *   Context: "As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in <t>races</t> for president than in those for Congress."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `race%1:11:01::`: any competition (example: the race for the presidency)
        2.  `race%1:11:00::`: a contest of speed (example: the race is to the swift)
        3.  `race%1:14:00::`: people who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock
        4.  `race%1:14:01::`: (biology) a taxonomic group...
        5.  `race%1:19:00::`: the flow of air...
        6.  `race%1:06:00::`: a canal for a current of water

    *   The sentence discusses voters favoring Republicans in "races for president" compared to "those for Congress."
    *   This clearly refers to political elections/competitions.

    *   Sense 1: "any competition" (Example: "the race for the presidency"). This matches perfectly.
    *   Sense 2: "a contest of speed". Not applicable.
    *   Sense 3: "people who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock". Not applicable.
    *   Sense 4: "(biology) a taxonomic group". Not applicable.
    *   Sense 5: "the flow of air". Not applicable.
    *   Sense 6: "a canal for a current of water". Not applicable.

    *   The best sense is Sense 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: president
Target surface form: president
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for <t>president</t> than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=president%1:18:01:: | definition=an executive officer of a firm or corporation
2. sense_key=president%1:18:04:: | definition=the person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government | synonyms=President of the United States, United States President, Chief Executive | examples=the President likes to jog every morning
3. sense_key=president%1:18:00:: | definition=the chief executive of a republic
4. sense_key=president%1:18:03:: | definition=the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization | synonyms=chairman, chairwoman, chair, chairperson | examples=address your remarks to the chairperson
5. sense_key=president%1:18:02:: | definition=the head administrative officer of a college or university | synonyms=prexy
6. sense_key=president%1:04:04:: | definition=the office of the United States head of state | synonyms=President of the United States, Chief Executive | examples=a President is elected every four years

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": 6}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 6}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `president`
    *   Target surface form: `president`
    *   Context: "As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for <t>president</t> than in those for Congress."
    *   Surrounding context: Mentions "GOP congressional hopeful", "Mississippi district", "Democratic presidential candidate", "White House", "presidential election year", "popular vote for president".

    *   Sense 1: Executive officer of a firm or corporation. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 2: The person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government. (Refers to the *person*)
    *   Sense 3: The chief executive of a republic. (General term for the role/person)
    *   Sense 4: Officer who presides at meetings of an organization. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 5: Head administrative officer of a college or university. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 6: The office of the United States head of state. (Refers to the *office/position*)

    *   The sentence is: "voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for <t>president</t> than in those for Congress."
    *   "Races for president" refers to the competition for the *office* of the presidency.
    *   Comparing Sense 2 (the person) and Sense 6 (the office).
    *   In the phrase "races for [position]", the position is usually the office.
    *   Sense 6: "the office of the United States head of state".
    *   Sense 2: "the person who holds the office...".
    *   Usually, "running for president" or "races for president" refers to the office (Sense 6).

    *   Sense 2: "the person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government"
    *   Sense 6: "the office of the United States head of state"
    *   Context: "races for president". You don't race for a person; you race for an office.

    *   Sense 6 is the most precise fit for "races for president" in the context of US politics.


[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: presidential
Target surface form: presidential
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every <t>presidential</t> election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=presidential%3:01:00:: | definition=relating to a president or presidency | examples=presidential aides; presidential veto
2. sense_key=presidential%3:00:00:: | definition=befitting a president | examples=criticized the candidate for not looking presidential

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}.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: "presidential"
    *   Target surface form: "presidential"
    *   Context: "In every <t>presidential</t> election over the past half century..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `presidential%3:01:00::` (relating to a president or presidency)
        2.  `presidential%3:00:00::` (befitting a president)

    *   The sentence is: "In every presidential election over the past half century..."
    *   "Presidential election" refers to an election for the office of the president.
    *   This is a relationship of the election to the presidency/president.

    *   Sense 1: "relating to a president or presidency" (e.g., presidential aides, presidential veto). A presidential election is an election relating to the presidency.
    *   Sense 2: "befitting a president" (e.g., looking presidential). This refers to demeanor, appearance, or quality.

    *   "Presidential election" does not mean an election that is "befitting a president." It means an election *for* the president.
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the correct fit.

    *   Sense 1 corresponds to index 1 in the provided list (though the keys are `presidential%3:01:00::` and `presidential%3:00:00::`).
    *   Wait, let me check the numbering provided in the prompt.
    *   Candidate senses:
        1. sense_key=presidential%3:01:00:: | definition=relating to a president or presidency
        2. sense_key=presidential%3:00:00:: | definition=befitting a president
    *   The index for "relating to a president or presidency" is 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: election
Target surface form: election
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential <t>election</t> over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite.

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}.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `election`
    *   Target surface form: `election`
    *   Context: "In every presidential <t>election</t> over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `election%1:04:01`: a vote to select the winner of a position or political office.
        2.  `election%1:04:00`: the act of selecting someone or something; the exercise of deliberate choice.
        3.  `election%1:26:00`: the status or fact of being elected.
        4.  `election%1:09:00`: the predestination of some individuals as objects of divine mercy.

    *   The sentence is discussing "presidential election[s] over the past half century."
    *   It refers to the process of voting for the president and the resulting percentages of the popular vote.
    *   This clearly refers to the political process of voting to select a winner for a political office.

    *   Sense 1: "a vote to select the winner of a position or political office" - This fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 2: "the act of selecting someone or something; the exercise of deliberate choice" - This is too general (e.g., choosing a profession).
    *   Sense 3: "the status or fact of being elected" - This refers to the state of having won (e.g., "celebrated his election"), not the event/process of the vote itself.
    *   Sense 4: "the predestination of some individuals..." - This is a theological term.

    *   The context "presidential election" refers to the event/process of voting for the president.
    *   Sense 1 is the correct match.


[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: past
Target surface form: past
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the <t>past</t> half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=past%3:00:00:: | definition=earlier than the present time; no longer current | examples=time past; his youth is past
2. sense_key=past%5:00:00:outgoing:00 | definition=of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office | synonyms=preceding, retiring | examples=a retiring member of the board

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}.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: "past"
    *   Target surface form: "past"
    *   Context: "...In every presidential election over the <t>past</t> half century..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `past%3:00:00::`: earlier than the present time; no longer current.
        2.  `past%5:00:00:outgoing:00`: of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office.

    *   The phrase is "the past half century".
    *   "Half century" refers to a period of 50 years.
    *   "Past" here modifies "half century", indicating the 50 years preceding the present time.

    *   Sense 1: "earlier than the present time; no longer current". This fits perfectly with a time period preceding the present.
    *   Sense 2: "of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office". This refers to people (e.g., a past president), not a duration of time.

    *   Sense 1 is the correct fit.


[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: presidential
Target surface form: presidential
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater <t>presidential</t> candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=presidential%3:01:00:: | definition=relating to a president or presidency | examples=presidential aides; presidential veto
2. sense_key=presidential%3:00:00:: | definition=befitting a president | examples=criticized the candidate for not looking presidential

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}.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: "presidential"
    *   Target surface form: "presidential"
    *   Context: "...except for the Goldwater <t>presidential</t> candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `presidential%3:01:00::` (relating to a president or presidency)
        2.  `presidential%3:00:00::` (befitting a president)

    *   The phrase is "Goldwater presidential candidacy".
    *   This refers to Barry Goldwater's campaign for the office of the president.
    *   It describes the *type* of candidacy (a candidacy for the presidency).

    *   Sense 1: "relating to a president or presidency" (e.g., presidential aides, presidential veto). A candidacy for the presidency is definitely relating to the presidency.
    *   Sense 2: "befitting a president" (e.g., looking presidential). This refers to demeanor, appearance, or behavior. Goldwater's candidacy wasn't "befitting a president" in the sense of his behavior; it was a candidacy *for* the presidency.

    *   The word "presidential" in "presidential candidacy" means "relating to the presidency". This matches Sense 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: percentage
Target surface form: percentage
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater <t>percentage</t> of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=percentage%1:24:00:: | definition=a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred) | synonyms=percent, per centum, pct
2. sense_key=percentage%1:21:00:: | definition=assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group | synonyms=share, portion, part | examples=he wanted his share in cash

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}.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `percentage`
    *   Target surface form: `percentage`
    *   Context: "...the GOP has captured a greater <t>percentage</t> of the major-party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `percentage%1:24:00::`: a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred). Synonyms: percent, per centum, pct.
        2.  `percentage%1:21:00::`: assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group. Synonyms: share, portion, part. Example: "he wanted his share in cash".

    *   The sentence discusses the "popular vote for president" and "congressional seats".
    *   It compares the "percentage" of the vote captured by the GOP.
    *   This refers to a mathematical proportion (e.g., 40% of the vote), not financial assets or a physical share of property.

    *   Sense 1: "a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred)". This fits perfectly with "percentage of the major-party popular vote".
    *   Sense 2: "assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group". This refers to ownership or financial shares, which does not fit the context of election results.

    *   The correct sense is Sense 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: major
Target surface form: major
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the <t>major</t> - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=major%3:00:06:: | definition=of greater importance or stature or rank | examples=a major artist; a major role
2. sense_key=major%3:00:02:: | definition=greater in scope or effect | examples=a major contribution; a major improvement
3. sense_key=major%3:00:01:: | definition=greater in number or size or amount | examples=a major portion (a majority) of the population; Ursa Major
4. sense_key=major%3:00:05:: | definition=of the field of academic study in which one concentrates or specializes | examples=his major field was mathematics
5. sense_key=major%3:00:04:: | definition=of a scale or mode | examples=major scales; the key of D major
6. sense_key=major%3:00:07:: | definition=of greater seriousness or danger | examples=a major earthquake; a major hurricane
7. sense_key=major%3:00:03:: | definition=of full legal age
8. sense_key=major%5:00:00:senior:00 | definition=of the elder of two boys with the same family name | examples=Jones major

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}.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `major`
    *   Target surface form: `major`
    *   Context: "...the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the <t>major</t> - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `major%3:00:06`: of greater importance or stature or rank (e.g., a major artist)
        2.  `major%3:00:02`: greater in scope or effect (e.g., a major contribution)
        3.  `major%3:00:01`: greater in number or size or amount (e.g., a major portion (a majority) of the population)
        4.  `major%3:00:05`: academic study
        5.  `major%3:00:04`: scale or mode (music)
        6.  `major%3:00:07`: greater seriousness or danger (e.g., a major earthquake)
        7.  `major%3:00:03`: full legal age
        8.  `major%5:00:00:senior:00`: elder of two boys

    *   The phrase is "major-party popular vote".
    *   In the context of US politics, "major parties" refers to the Democratic and Republican parties, which are the dominant parties in terms of size, influence, and number of votes.
    *   Looking at the senses:
        *   Sense 1 (importance/stature/rank): This fits well. Major parties are the ones with the highest rank/stature in the political system.
        *   Sense 2 (scope/effect): Less likely.
        *   Sense 3 (number/size/amount): This also fits. Major parties are the largest parties.
        *   Sense 4-8: Clearly incorrect.

    *   Sense 1: "of greater importance or stature or rank"
    *   Sense 3: "greater in number or size or amount"
    *   In political science, "major party" usually refers to the parties that have a significant share of the vote and a realistic chance of winning elections. This is a combination of size (Sense 3) and importance/stature (Sense 1).
    *   Let's look at the examples for Sense 3: "a major portion (a majority) of the population". This is about quantity.
    *   Let's look at the examples for Sense 1: "a major artist; a major role". This is about status/importance.
    *   "Major party" is a standard term. Is it "major" because they are the largest (size) or because they are the most important (stature)? Usually, it's both, but "major" in "major party" often aligns with "principal" or "dominant".
    *   Comparing "major party" to "major portion" (Sense 3) vs "major artist" (Sense 1).
    *   Actually, looking at WordNet's typical usage, "major" meaning "principal" or "main" often falls under "greater importance or stature or rank" (Sense 1) or "greater in scope or effect" (Sense 2).
    *   Wait, let's re-evaluate Sense 3: "greater in number or size or amount". A major party is indeed one of the largest.
    *   Let's check common WordNet mappings for "major party". Often, "major" in this context means "principal" or "main".
    *   Sense 1: "of greater importance or stature or rank".
    *   Sense 3: "greater in number or size or amount".
    *   If we say "the major parties", we mean the ones that dominate. Dominance is a matter of both size and importance.
    *   Let's look at the examples again. "a major artist" (Sense 1) vs "a major portion" (Sense 3).
    *   "Major party" is more like "major artist" (status/rank in the system) than "major portion" (a large piece of something).
    *   Actually, "major" as in "main" or "principal" is often categorized under "importance or stature".

    *   Sense 1: importance, stature, rank.
    *   Sense 2: scope, effect.
    *   Sense 3: number, size, amount.
    *   A "major party" is a party of high stature/rank in the political system.

    *   Is it "major" because it's big (Sense 3) or "major" because it's important (Sense 1)?
    *   In the phrase "major-party popular vote", it refers to the votes cast for the two main parties.
    *   If I have to choose between "importance/rank" and "size/amount", "rank/stature" (Sense 1) feels slightly more appropriate for a "major party" (as opposed to a "minor party"), although size is the metric used to determine that rank.
    *   Let's double-check Sense 3 again: "greater in number or size or amount". "A major portion of the population".
    *   Let's double-check Sense 1 again: "of greater importance or stature or rank". "A major artist".
    *   A "major party" is a party that holds a position of power/stature.

    *   Sense 1: major artist, major role.
    *   Sense 3: major portion.
    *   "Major party" is a classification of the party's status. This aligns better with "major artist" (Sense 1) than "major portion" (Sense 3).

    *   Sense 1: importance/stature/rank.
    *   Sense 2: scope/effect.
    *   Sense 3: number/size/amount.
    *   "Major party" -> The parties that are the most important/dominant. This is Sense 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: party
Target surface form: party
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - <t>party</t> popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=party%1:14:01:: | definition=an organization to gain political power | synonyms=political party | examples=in 1992 Perot tried to organize a third party at the national level
2. sense_key=party%1:14:00:: | definition=a group of people gathered together for pleasure | examples=she joined the party after dinner
3. sense_key=party%1:14:02:: | definition=a band of people associated temporarily in some activity | synonyms=company | examples=they organized a party to search for food; the company of cooks walked into the kitchen
4. sense_key=party%1:11:00:: | definition=an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment | examples=he planned a party to celebrate Bastille Day
5. sense_key=party%1:18:00:: | definition=a person involved in legal proceedings | examples=the party of the first part

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}.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `party`
    *   Target surface form: `party`
    *   Context: "...the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - <t>party</t> popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `party%1:14:01::`: an organization to gain political power (synonym: political party)
        2.  `party%1:14:00::`: a group of people gathered together for pleasure
        3.  `party%1:14:02::`: a band of people associated temporarily in some activity (synonym: company)
        4.  `party%1:11:00::`: an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment
        5.  `party%1:18:00::`: a person involved in legal proceedings

    *   The context discusses "GOP congressional hopeful", "Democratic presidential candidate", "ticket splitting", "presidential election", "congressional districts", and "popular vote".
    *   The phrase "major - party popular vote" clearly refers to political parties (like the GOP/Republicans and Democrats).

    *   Sense 1: "an organization to gain political power" (political party). This fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 2: "group of people gathered together for pleasure". Incorrect.
    *   Sense 3: "band of people associated temporarily in some activity". Incorrect.
    *   Sense 4: "occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction". Incorrect.
    *   Sense 5: "person involved in legal proceedings". Incorrect.

    *   The best sense is Sense 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: popular
Target surface form: popular
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party <t>popular</t> vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=popular%3:00:00:: | definition=regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public | examples=a popular tourist attraction; a popular girl
2. sense_key=popular%5:00:00:democratic:00 | definition=carried on by or for the people (or citizens) at large | examples=the popular vote; popular representation
3. sense_key=popular%5:00:01:common:01 | definition=representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large | synonyms=democratic | examples=democratic art forms; a democratic or popular movement
4. sense_key=popular%5:00:00:nonclassical:00 | definition=(of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people) | synonyms=pop

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:
*   Target lemma: `popular`
    *   Target surface form: `popular`
    *   Context: "...the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major-party <t>popular</t> vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `popular%3:00:00::`: regarded with great favor, approval, or affection (e.g., popular tourist attraction).
        2.  `popular%5:00:00:democratic:00`: carried on by or for the people (or citizens) at large (e.g., the popular vote).
        3.  `popular%5:00:01:common:01`: representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large (e.g., democratic art forms).
        4.  `popular%5:00:00:nonclassical:00`: (of music or art) new and of general appeal (e.g., pop music).

    *   The phrase is "popular vote".
    *   In a political context, "popular vote" refers to the total number of individual votes cast by the general public, as opposed to the Electoral College or other indirect methods of selection.

    *   Sense 1: "regarded with great favor" - Incorrect. The vote isn't "liked"; it's the method of counting.
    *   Sense 2: "carried on by or for the people (or citizens) at large" - Example: "the popular vote". This matches perfectly.
    *   Sense 3: "representing or appealing to... the people at large" - This is more about the *nature* of a movement or art form.
    *   Sense 4: "new and of general appeal (music/art)" - Incorrect.

    *   Sense 2 specifically lists "the popular vote" as an example.


[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: vote
Target surface form: vote
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular <t>vote</t> for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=vote%1:04:00:: | definition=a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative | synonyms=ballot, voting, balloting | examples=there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion; they allowed just one vote per person
2. sense_key=vote%1:04:01:: | definition=the opinion of a group as determined by voting | examples=they put the question to a vote
3. sense_key=vote%1:07:00:: | definition=a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment | synonyms=right to vote, suffrage | examples=American women got the vote in 1920
4. sense_key=vote%1:14:00:: | definition=a body of voters who have the same interests | examples=he failed to get the Black vote
5. sense_key=vote%1:09:00:: | definition=the total number of voters who participated | synonyms=voter turnout | examples=they are expecting a large vote

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}.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `vote`
    *   Target surface form: `vote`
    *   Context: "...the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major-party popular <t>vote</t> for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress."

    *   Sense 1: `vote%1:04:00` - a choice made by counting (ballot, voting). Example: "17 votes in favor".
    *   Sense 2: `vote%1:04:01` - the opinion of a group as determined by voting. Example: "put the question to a vote".
    *   Sense 3: `vote%1:07:00` - a legal right (suffrage). Example: "women got the vote".
    *   Sense 4: `vote%1:14:00` - a body of voters with same interests. Example: "the Black vote".
    *   Sense 5: `vote%1:09:00` - the total number of voters who participated (voter turnout). Example: "expecting a large vote".

    *   The phrase is "the major-party popular vote".
    *   In political science and elections, the "popular vote" refers to the total number of individual votes cast for candidates.
    *   Looking at the senses:
        *   Sense 1 (a choice made by counting) is often used for individual votes or the act of voting.
        *   Sense 2 (opinion of a group) doesn't fit "popular vote" in this quantitative sense.
        *   Sense 3 (legal right) doesn't fit.
        *   Sense 4 (body of voters) refers to a demographic (e.g., "the youth vote"). "Popular vote" isn't a demographic; it's the aggregate of all votes.
        *   Sense 5 (total number of voters who participated/turnout) is close, but "popular vote" usually refers to the *distribution* of those votes among candidates, not just the turnout.

    *   Wait, let's re-examine Sense 1: "a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative".
    *   "Popular vote" refers to the aggregate of all individual choices made by the electorate.
    *   Let's look at Sense 4 again: "a body of voters who have the same interests". "The popular vote" isn't a body of voters with the same interests.
    *   Let's look at Sense 5 again: "the total number of voters who participated". "Popular vote" is often used interchangeably with the total count of votes cast for a specific candidate or the total cast overall.

    *   "the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major-party popular vote"
    *   This means the GOP received a higher percentage of the total votes cast.
    *   Sense 1: "a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative". This describes the *result* of the voting process (the count).
    *   Sense 5: "the total number of voters who participated". This is turnout.

    *   In many WordNet-based datasets, "popular vote" is mapped to the sense of the aggregate count of votes.
    *   Sense 1: "a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative".
    *   Sense 2: "the opinion of a group as determined by voting".
    *   Sense 4: "a body of voters who have the same interests". (e.g., "the Hispanic vote").
    *   Sense 5: "the total number of voters who participated".

    *   Is "popular vote" a "body of voters" (Sense 4)? No.
    *   Is it "voter turnout" (Sense 5)? No, "popular vote" refers to the votes themselves, not just the fact that people showed up.
    *   Is it "a choice that is made by counting..." (Sense 1)? Yes, the popular vote is the collective choice made by counting all the ballots.

    *   Sense 1: "there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion" (individual counts).
    *   Sense 2: "put the question to a vote" (the process/decision).
    *   Sense 4: "the Black vote" (a specific group of voters).
    *   Sense 5: "expecting a large vote" (turnout).

    *   "Popular vote" is the total count of votes cast for candidates. This fits best with Sense 1 (the result of counting the number of people in favor).

    *   Wait, let me double-check Sense 4 again. "a body of voters who have the same interests". Sometimes "the [X] vote" refers to the votes cast by that group. But "popular vote" refers to the *entire* electorate's votes, not a specific interest group.
    *   Let me double-check Sense 1 again. "a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative". This is the most general sense of the result of a vote.

    *   Sense 1: a choice made by counting... (ballot, voting, balloting)
    *   Sense 2: the opinion of a group...
    *   Sense 3: legal right...
    *   Sense 4: body of voters...
    *   Sense 5: total number of voters...

    *   "Popular vote" = the total number of votes cast for a candidate, divided by the total number of votes cast.
    *   This is a measurement of the "choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative" (Sense 1).

    *   Sense 1: "there were only 17 votes in favor" (count)
    *   Sense 5: "expecting a large vote" (turnout)
    *   "Popular vote" is the count of votes.

    *   Sense 1: `vote%1:04:00`
    *   Sense 2: `vote%1:04:01`
    *   Sense 3: `vote%1:07:00`
    *   Sense 4: `vote%1:14:00`
    *   Sense 5: `vote%1:09:00`

    *   The target is "popular vote".
    *   Sense 1 is the most fitting as it refers to the count/result of the voting process.


[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: president
Target surface form: president
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for <t>president</t> than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=president%1:18:01:: | definition=an executive officer of a firm or corporation
2. sense_key=president%1:18:04:: | definition=the person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government | synonyms=President of the United States, United States President, Chief Executive | examples=the President likes to jog every morning
3. sense_key=president%1:18:00:: | definition=the chief executive of a republic
4. sense_key=president%1:18:03:: | definition=the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization | synonyms=chairman, chairwoman, chair, chairperson | examples=address your remarks to the chairperson
5. sense_key=president%1:18:02:: | definition=the head administrative officer of a college or university | synonyms=prexy
6. sense_key=president%1:04:04:: | definition=the office of the United States head of state | synonyms=President of the United States, Chief Executive | examples=a President is elected every four years

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}.

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 6}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `president`
    *   Target surface form: `president`
    *   Context: "...the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major-party popular vote for <t>president</t> than it has of congressional seats..."
    *   Surrounding context mentions: "GOP congressional hopeful", "Mississippi district", "Democratic presidential candidate", "White House", "presidential election year", "races for president".

    *   Sense 1: Executive officer of a firm or corporation. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 2: The *person* who holds the office of head of state of the US government. (Refers to the individual)
    *   Sense 3: The chief executive of a republic. (General term for the person)
    *   Sense 4: Officer who presides at meetings. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 5: Head administrative officer of a college/university. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 6: The *office* of the United States head of state. (Refers to the position/office)

    *   The phrase is "popular vote for president".
    *   In political contexts, "vote for president" can refer to the person (the candidate) or the office.
    *   Looking at the contrast: "popular vote for president" vs "congressional seats".
    *   "Congressional seats" refers to the positions/offices.
    *   "Popular vote for president" usually refers to the election for the office of the President of the United States.
    *   Let's compare Sense 2 (the person) and Sense 6 (the office).
    *   Sense 2: "the person who holds the office..."
    *   Sense 6: "the office of the United States head of state"
    *   In the phrase "vote for president", "president" typically denotes the office being contested.
    *   Wait, let's look at the examples:
        *   Sense 2: "the President likes to jog every morning" (Individual)
        *   Sense 6: "a President is elected every four years" (Office/Position)
    *   The context "popular vote for president" is very similar to "a President is elected every four years". It's about the electoral process for the office.

    *   Sense 2: Person (The individual currently holding the office or a specific person).
    *   Sense 6: Office (The position itself).
    *   "Vote for president" -> You vote for the *office* of the president (or a candidate for that office).
    *   Comparing "popular vote for president" with "congressional seats". "Seats" are offices. "President" here is parallel to "congressional seats".

    *   Sense 2: Person.
    *   Sense 6: Office.
    *   In "vote for president", is "president" the person or the office?
    *   Usually, in linguistic disambiguation for WordNet, "vote for [office]" maps to the office sense.
    *   Example: "vote for president" -> Sense 6 (the office).

    *   Sense 2: "the person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government"
    *   Sense 6: "the office of the United States head of state"
    *   The context is clearly about the US government (GOP, Mississippi, White House).
    *   The phrase "popular vote for president" refers to the election for the office.

    *   Sense 2: Person.
    *   Sense 6: Office.
    *   "the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major-party popular vote for president"
    *   If it were Sense 2, it would be "vote for the president" (referring to a specific person).
    *   "Vote for president" (without the article) often refers to the office/position.

    *   Sense 6 is specifically "the office of the United States head of state".
    *   Sense 2 is "the person who holds the office...".
    *   The context is about the election results for the position.

    *   Sense 6: "the office of the United States head of state"
    *   Sense 2: "the person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government"
    *   "popular vote for president" -> The vote is for the office.

    *   Wait, let me double-check if "president" in "vote for president" is usually treated as the person (candidate) or the office.
    *   In many datasets, "vote for president" refers to the office.
    *   Let's look at the options again.
    *   Sense 6: "the office of the United States head of state"
    *   Sense 2: "the person who holds the office..."
    *   The context is "popular vote for president". This is the vote to fill the office.

    *   Sense 6: "the office of the United States head of state"
    *   Sense 2: "the person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government"
    *   If the sentence was "The GOP candidate for president", "president" would be the office.
    *   "Popular vote for president" is essentially the same.

    *   Sense 6 is the most precise fit for the "office" meaning in the context of an election.


[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: seat
Target surface form: seats
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional <t>seats</t> or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=seat%1:15:01:: | definition=a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane) | synonyms=place | examples=he booked their seats in advance; he sat in someone else's place
2. sense_key=seat%1:08:00:: | definition=the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on | synonyms=buttocks, nates, arse, butt, backside, bum | examples=he deserves a good kick in the butt; are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?
3. sense_key=seat%1:06:01:: | definition=furniture that is designed for sitting on | examples=there were not enough seats for all the guests
4. sense_key=seat%1:06:00:: | definition=any support where you can sit (especially the part of a chair or bench etc. on which you sit) | examples=he dusted off the seat before sitting down
5. sense_key=seat%1:15:00:: | definition=a center of authority (as a city from which authority is exercised)
6. sense_key=seat%1:15:02:: | definition=the location (metaphorically speaking) where something is based | examples=the brain is said to be the seat of reason
7. sense_key=seat%1:07:00:: | definition=the legal right to sit as a member in a legislative or similar body | examples=he was elected to a seat in the Senate
8. sense_key=seat%1:06:03:: | definition=a part of a machine that supports or guides another part
9. sense_key=seat%1:06:02:: | definition=the cloth covering for the buttocks | examples=the seat of his pants was worn through

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": 7}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 7}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `seat`
    *   Target surface form: `seats`
    *   Context: "...the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major-party popular vote for president than it has of congressional <t>seats</t> or the popular vote for Congress."
    *   Key phrase: "congressional seats"

    *   Sense 1: a space reserved for sitting (theater, train, airplane).
    *   Sense 2: fleshy part of the human body (buttocks).
    *   Sense 3: furniture designed for sitting on.
    *   Sense 4: any support where you can sit.
    *   Sense 5: a center of authority (city).
    *   Sense 6: location where something is based (metaphorical, e.g., brain as seat of reason).
    *   Sense 7: the legal right to sit as a member in a legislative or similar body (e.g., seat in the Senate).
    *   Sense 8: part of a machine.
    *   Sense 9: cloth covering for the buttocks.

    *   The context discusses political elections, GOP (Republican Party), congressional districts, and the House of Representatives.
    *   "Congressional seats" refers to the positions or memberships in Congress that are won during an election.
    *   This matches Sense 7: "the legal right to sit as a member in a legislative or similar body."

    *   Sense 7 specifically mentions "elected to a seat in the Senate," which is a perfect match for "congressional seats."