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

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%.

Senses:
1. 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. 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. 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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The user wants to know which numbered sense of the word "choose" (marked with <t>) is used in the provided context.

2.  **Analyze the 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%."

3.  **Examine the Target Word and its Surroundings:** The target is "<t>choose</t>".
    The phrase is: "...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."

4.  **Analyze the Meaning in Context:** The context is discussing political behavior—which party candidate a district supports. The districts are making a selection or opting for a different candidate.

5.  **Evaluate the Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** 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
        *   *Fit Check:* This sense involves selecting one option from a set of alternatives. This aligns well with districts selecting a different party's candidate.

    *   **Sense 2:** 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
        *   *Fit Check:* This sense involves making a preference between two or more options. This also fits the context (choosing one candidate over another).

    *   **Sense 3:** 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
        *   *Fit Check:* This sense involves making a decision or a judgment about action. This does not fit the context of districts selecting candidates.

6.  **Compare Sense 1 and Sense 2 in Context:**
    The sentence describes districts selecting a different candidate (a different party's candidate).
    *   Sense 1 (pick out, select from alternatives) is very strong.
    *   Sense 2 (select as an alternative over another, prefer) is also strong.

    *Self-Correction/Refinement:* In the context of political districts choosing candidates, the action is fundamentally about *selecting* one option (candidate A) instead of another (candidate B). Both senses are plausible, but Sense 1 often captures the idea of making a choice from a pool of options, which is exactly what political districts are doing.

    Let's re-read the structure: "...districts choose a different party's candidate..." This is a selection from the available candidates.

7.  **Final Conclusion:** Sense 1 (pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives) is the most direct fit for districts selecting a candidate from a set of options.


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

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%.

Senses:
1. 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. definition=a group of people gathered together for pleasure | examples=she joined the party after dinner
3. 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. definition=an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment | examples=he planned a party to celebrate Bastille Day
5. definition=a person involved in legal proceedings | examples=the party of the first part

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The user wants to know which numbered sense of the word "party" (marked with `<t></t>`) is used in the provided context. The answer should be only the number.

2.  **Analyze the 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%."

3.  **Identify the Target Word and its Usage:** The word is "party" (in `<t>party</t>`).
    The surrounding phrases are:
    *   "political 'ticket splitting'"
    *   "a different party's candidate for the White House"

4.  **Evaluate the Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** definition=an organization to gain political power | synonyms=political party | examples=in 1992 Perot tried to organize a third party at the national level
        *   *Relevance:* This definition directly relates to "political party" and "ticket splitting."

    *   **Sense 2:** definition=a group of people gathered together for pleasure | examples=she joined the party after dinner
        *   *Relevance:* Relates to social gatherings, not political organizations.

    *   **Sense 3:** 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
        *   *Relevance:* Relates to temporary associations/groups, not political parties.

    *   **Sense 4:** definition=an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment | examples=he planned a party to celebrate Bastille Day
        *   *Relevance:* Relates to social events, not political parties.

    *   **Sense 5:** definition=a person involved in legal proceedings | examples=the party of the first part
        *   *Relevance:* Relates to legal terms, not political parties.

5.  **Conclusion:** The context uses "party" in the political sense ("ticket splitting," "different party's candidate"). This corresponds to Sense 1.

6.  **Final Output Generation:** Return the number 1.

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

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%.

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The user wants to know which numbered sense of the word "candidate" is used in the provided context.

2.  **Analyze the 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%."

3.  **Examine the Target Word:** `<t>candidate</t>`

4.  **Determine the Meaning in Context:**
    *   "...a GOP congressional hopeful..." (A person running for office.)
    *   "...a Democratic presidential candidate..." (A person running for the presidency.)
    *   "...choose a different party's candidate for the White House..." (A person being considered or nominated for a position.)

5.  **Compare Contextual Meaning with Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** definition=a politician who is running for public office | synonyms=campaigner, nominee
    *   **Sense 2:** definition=someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.) | synonyms=prospect

6.  **Match:**
    *   The context uses "congressional hopeful" and "presidential candidate," which aligns strongly with Sense 1 (a politician running for office).
    *   The context also uses "candidate" in the sense of being "chosen" or "considered" for a role (e.g., "choose a different party's candidate"). This aligns with Sense 2 (someone who is considered for something).

7.  **Re-evaluate the Primary Usage:** While Sense 2 is relevant (being considered), the core meaning of "candidate" in political discourse is usually the person *running* or *nominated*.

    *   "GOP congressional hopeful" -> running for office (Sense 1).
    *   "Democratic presidential candidate" -> running for office (Sense 1).
    *   "choose a different party's candidate" -> being selected/considered (Sense 2).

    Since the word is used consistently to refer to people running for specific political offices (congressional, presidential), Sense 1 is the most direct and primary definition applied throughout the passage.

8.  **Final Selection:** Sense 1.


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

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.

Senses:
1. definition=a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred) | synonyms=percent, per centum, pct
2. 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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The user wants to identify which numbered sense of "percentage" (marked with `<t>percentage</t>`) is used in the provided context. The answer should be only the number.

2.  **Analyze the 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."

3.  **Analyze the Target Word/Phrase:** The context uses "percentage" and related concepts (20%, a third, twice, 40%).

4.  **Analyze the Senses Provided:**
    *   Sense 1: definition=a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred) | synonyms=percent, per centum, pct
    *   Sense 2: 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

5.  **Match Context to Senses:**
    *   The context discusses "20% of the nation's congressional districts," "a third," and "40%." These are all measures of proportion or part-to-whole relationships.
    *   Sense 1 definition: "a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred)." This matches the usage perfectly.
    *   Sense 2 definition: "assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group." This does not match the usage.

6.  **Conclusion:** The correct sense is Sense 1.

7.  **Final Output Generation:** Return only the number.


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

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.

Senses:
1. definition=be identical or equivalent to | synonyms=be | examples=One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days!
2. 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. 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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The user wants to identify which numbered sense of the word "equal" (marked with `<t>equals</t>`) is used in the provided context.

2.  **Examine the 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 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."

3.  **Locate the Target Word/Phrase:** The target is `<t>equals</t>`. The relevant sentence is: "Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%." (Wait, the sentence structure seems slightly awkward. Let's re-read the original text carefully.)

    Original text: "Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%."
    *Self-Correction/Re-reading:* The text actually says: "Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%." (This phrasing is grammatically confusing. It likely means: "Now that percentage routinely *is* equal to a third [of the total] and twice [as much] has been above 40%." However, the core meaning of the verb 'equals' is what matters.)

    Let's focus on the relationship being described: A percentage (X) is being compared to other quantities (a third, twice).

4.  **Analyze the Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** definition=be identical or equivalent to | synonyms=be | examples=One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days! (Focus: Identity, equivalence of value/amount.)
    *   **Sense 2:** 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 (Focus: Equality of quality/performance.)
    *   **Sense 3:** 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 (Focus: Action of making things the same, correspondence.)

5.  **Match Context to Senses:**

    *   The context is comparing a percentage (X) to fractions (a third) and multiples (twice). This is a comparison of numerical value or proportion.
    *   Sense 1 (identical or equivalent to) fits numerical equivalence.
    *   Sense 2 (equal to in quality or ability) fits comparison of non-numerical attributes (like performance).
    *   Sense 3 (make equal, uniform, corresponding) fits actions or states of correspondence/uniformity.

    The sentence "Now that percentage routinely equals a third..." is stating that the percentage *is* equivalent to a third. This is a statement of numerical identity or equivalence.

6.  **Conclusion:** Sense 1 (be identical or equivalent to) is the best fit for stating that one quantity is the same as another quantity.


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

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.

Senses:
1. 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. definition=know how to do or perform something | examples=She knows how to knit; Does your husband know how to cook?
3. 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. definition=be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object | examples=She doesn't know this composer; Do you know my sister?
5. definition=have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations | synonyms=experience, live | examples=I know the feeling!; have you ever known hunger?
6. 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. definition=have fixed in the mind | examples=I know Latin; This student knows her irregular verbs
8. 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. definition=know the nature or character of | examples=we all knew her as a big show-off
10. definition=be able to distinguish, recognize as being different | examples=The child knows right from wrong
11. definition=perceive as familiar | examples=I know this voice!

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The goal is to identify which numbered sense of "know" (marked by `<t>know</t>`) is used in the provided context.

2.  **Examine the 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."

3.  **Analyze the Target Phrase:** "As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress."

4.  **Determine the Meaning of "know" in Context:** The phrase "As we know" is used to introduce a widely accepted fact or piece of information that the speaker assumes the listener already possesses or is generally aware of. It signifies awareness of a truth or established fact.

5.  **Evaluate the Senses:**

    *   **1. 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!** (Matches the idea of being aware of a fact/information.)
    *   **2. definition=know how to do or perform something | examples=She knows how to knit; Does your husband know how to cook?** (Irrelevant. Not about skill/ability.)
    *   **3. 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** (Matches the idea of accepting something as true/being aware of the truth.)
    *   **4. definition=be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object | examples=She doesn't know this composer; Do you know my sister?** (Irrelevant. Not about familiarity with a person/object.)
    *   **5. definition=have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations | synonyms=experience, live | examples=I know the feeling!; have you ever known hunger?** (Irrelevant. Not about sensory experience.)
    *   **6. 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** (Irrelevant.)
    *   **7. definition=have fixed in the mind | examples=I know Latin; This student knows her irregular verbs** (Irrelevant. Not about retention/memorization.)
    *   **8. definition=have sexual intercourse with | examples=This student sleeps with everyone in her dorm; Adam knew Eve** (Irrelevant.)
    *   **9. definition=know the nature or character of | examples=we all knew her as a big show-off** (Irrelevant. Not about character.)
    *   **10. definition=be able to distinguish, recognize as being different | examples=The child knows right from wrong** (Irrelevant. Not about distinguishing.)
    *   **11. definition=perceive as familiar | examples=I know this voice!** (Irrelevant.)

6.  **Compare Best Matches (1 vs. 3):**
    *   Sense 1: "be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about"
    *   Sense 3: "be aware of the truth of something; have a belief or faith in something; regard as true beyond any doubt"

    In the phrase "As we know," the primary function is to state a known fact. Sense 1 ("be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information") is the most direct fit for introducing established knowledge or information. Sense 3 is also plausible, but Sense 1 captures the informational aspect of the statement better.

7.  **Final Selection:** Sense 1.


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

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.

Senses:
1. 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. definition=have care of or look after | examples=She tends to the children
3. definition=manage or run | examples=tend a store

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The user wants to identify which numbered sense of the word "tend" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the provided context. The answer should be only the number.

2.  **Examine the 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."

3.  **Analyze the Target Word Usage:** The usage is: "voters tend to favor Republicans more..."

4.  **Analyze the Senses Provided:**
    *   Sense 1: 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
    *   Sense 2: definition=have care of or look after | examples=She tends to the children
    *   Sense 3: definition=manage or run | examples=tend a store

5.  **Match Usage to Senses:**
    *   The context uses "tend to favor." This means voters are inclined or have a disposition to favor Republicans.
    *   Sense 1 definition: "have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined." This matches the context perfectly.
    *   Sense 2 definition: "have care of or look after." (Does not fit.)
    *   Sense 3 definition: "manage or run." (Does not fit.)

6.  **Conclusion:** The correct sense is number 1.


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

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.

Senses:
1. definition=promote over another | synonyms=prefer, favour | examples=he favors his second daughter
2. definition=consider as the favorite | synonyms=favour | examples=The local team was favored
3. definition=treat gently or carefully | synonyms=favour
4. definition=bestow a privilege upon | synonyms=privilege, favour

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The user wants to identify the correct numbered sense of the word "favor" (marked with `<t></t>`) in the provided context.

2.  **Examine the Context:** "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."

3.  **Determine the Meaning of "favor" in Context:** The sentence states that voters tend to prefer (or support) Republicans more in presidential races than in congressional races. This usage implies preference, liking, or choosing one option over another.

4.  **Analyze the Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** definition=promote over another | synonyms=prefer, favour | examples=he favors his second daughter
        *   *Check against context:* "He favors his daughter" means he prefers her/promotes her. This aligns well with the idea of voter preference.

    *   **Sense 2:** definition=consider as the favorite | synonyms=favour | examples=The local team was favored
        *   *Check against context:* "The local team was favored" means the team was considered the best choice. While related to preference, the context is about *voters' tendency* to choose, not a specific entity being designated "the favorite."

    *   **Sense 3:** definition=treat gently or carefully | synonyms=favour
        *   *Check against context:* This meaning (e.g., "favor the sick") does not apply to political voting behavior.

    *   **Sense 4:** definition=bestow a privilege upon | synonyms=privilege, favour
        *   *Check against context:* This meaning (e.g., "the king favored his subjects") does not apply to political voting behavior.

5.  **Conclusion:** Sense 1 (promote over another / prefer) is the correct meaning for "voters tend to favor Republicans more."

6.  **Final Output Generation:** Return only the number.


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

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.

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The user wants to know which numbered sense of the word "Republican" (marked with `<t></t>`) is used in the provided context. The answer should be only the number.

2.  **Examine the 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."

3.  **Analyze the Target Phrase:** "voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress."

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

5.  **Match the Context to the Senses:**
    *   The context is discussing voters favoring a *political party* (Republicans) in elections.
    *   Sense 1 (a member of the Republican Party) fits this political context perfectly.
    *   Sense 2 (an advocate of a republic) is a general political/philosophical definition, less specific to the party context here.
    *   Sense 3 (a river) is irrelevant.

6.  **Conclusion:** Sense 1 is the correct usage.

7.  **Final Output Generation:** Return only the number 1.


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

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.

Senses:
1. definition=any competition | examples=the race for the presidency
2. definition=a contest of speed | examples=the race is to the swift
3. 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. 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. definition=the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller | synonyms=slipstream, airstream, backwash, wash
6. definition=a canal for a current of water | synonyms=raceway

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The user wants to identify which numbered sense of the word "race" (marked with `<t></t>`) is used in the provided context. The answer should be only the number.

2.  **Locate the Target Word and Context:**
    *   Context: "As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in <t>races</t> for president than in those for Congress."

3.  **Analyze the Usage in Context:**
    *   The phrase is "favor Republicans more in races for president."
    *   The context is about political elections, voters, and political parties (GOP, Democrats, presidential candidates, congressional districts).
    *   The word "races" here refers to the competition or contest for the presidency/office.

4.  **Evaluate the Senses:**

    *   Sense 1: definition=any competition | examples=the race for the presidency
    *   Sense 2: definition=a contest of speed | examples=the race is to the swift
    *   Sense 3: 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
    *   Sense 4: 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
    *   Sense 5: definition=the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller | synonyms=slipstream, airstream, backwash, wash
    *   Sense 6: definition=a canal for a current of water | synonyms=raceway

5.  **Match Context to Senses:**
    *   The context uses "races" in the sense of a competition or contest (e.g., "the race for the presidency").
    *   Sense 1: definition=any competition | examples=the race for the presidency. (This matches the political context.)
    *   Sense 2: definition=a contest of speed. (Does not fit.)
    *   Sense 3: definition=people/genetic stock. (Does not fit.)
    *   Sense 4: definition=taxonomic group/subspecies. (Does not fit.)
    *   Sense 5: definition=flow of air. (Does not fit.)
    *   Sense 6: definition=canal/raceway. (Does not fit.)

6.  **Conclusion:** The correct sense is 1.


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

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.

Senses:
1. definition=an executive officer of a firm or corporation
2. 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. definition=the chief executive of a republic
4. definition=the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization | synonyms=chairman, chairwoman, chair, chairperson | examples=address your remarks to the chairperson
5. definition=the head administrative officer of a college or university | synonyms=prexy
6. 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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The user wants to identify which numbered sense of the word "president" (marked with `<t>president</t>`) is used in the provided context. The answer should be only the number.

2.  **Analyze the 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."

3.  **Determine the Meaning of "president" in Context:**
    *   The context discusses "presidential candidate," "White House," "presidential election," "popular vote for president," and "Goldwater presidential candidacy."
    *   The usage clearly refers to the head of the executive branch of the U.S. government or the office of the President.

4.  **Evaluate the Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** definition=an executive officer of a firm or corporation. (Focuses on corporate leadership.) -> *Mismatch.*
    *   **Sense 2:** 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. (Focuses on the head of state/chief executive of the U.S.) -> *Strong Match.*
    *   **Sense 3:** definition=the chief executive of a republic. (General political science term.) -> *Possible, but Sense 2 is more specific to the U.S. context.*
    *   **Sense 4:** definition=the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization | synonyms=chairman, chairwoman, chair, chairperson. (Focuses on organizational leadership.) -> *Mismatch.*
    *   **Sense 5:** definition=the head administrative officer of a college or university | synonyms=prexy. (Focuses on academic administration.) -> *Mismatch.*
    *   **Sense 6:** definition=the office of the United States head of state | synonyms=President of the United States, Chief Executive. (Focuses on the office itself.) -> *Strong Match.*

5.  **Compare Sense 2 and Sense 6:**
    *   Context uses: "races for president," "popular vote for president," "presidential election."
    *   Sense 2 defines "president" as "the person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government."
    *   Sense 6 defines "president" as "the office of the United States head of state."
    *   Both are highly relevant. However, Sense 2 focuses on the *person* (the candidate/office holder), which is central to the discussion of voters favoring candidates. Sense 6 focuses on the *office*. Since the text is discussing voters favoring candidates in elections, the sense referring to the person/office holder (Sense 2) is the most direct fit for the usage "races for president."

6.  **Final Selection:** Sense 2.


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

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.

Senses:
1. definition=relating to a president or presidency | examples=presidential aides; presidential veto
2. definition=befitting a president | examples=criticized the candidate for not looking presidential

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The user wants to know which numbered sense of the word "presidential" (marked with `<t></t>`) is used in the provided context. The answer should be only the number.

2.  **Examine the 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."

3.  **Analyze the Target Word Usage:** The word is "presidential" in the phrase "<t>presidential</t> election".

4.  **Analyze the Senses:**
    *   Sense 1: definition=relating to a president or presidency | examples=presidential aides; presidential veto (Focuses on the role, office, or actions of the president/presidency.)
    *   Sense 2: definition=befitting a president | examples=criticized the candidate for not looking presidential (Focuses on the quality, demeanor, or suitability of being presidential.)

5.  **Match Usage to Senses:**
    *   The context uses "presidential election." This refers to an election *for* the presidency or an election *related to* the presidency.
    *   The phrase is "presidential election." This clearly relates to the office or the event associated with the office.

6.  **Conclusion:** Sense 1 (relating to a president or presidency) is the correct fit.

7.  **Final Output Generation:** Return only the number 1.


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

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.

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The user wants to identify which numbered sense of the word "election" (marked with `<t></t>`) is used in the provided context.

2.  **Analyze the 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."

3.  **Examine the Target Word:** The target is `<t>election</t>`.

4.  **Determine the Meaning in Context:**
    *   "In every presidential election over the past half century..."
    *   The context is discussing political races, candidates, parties (GOP, Democratic), popular votes, and congressional seats.
    *   The word "election" here refers to the event or process where a winner is chosen for a political office (presidential or congressional).

5.  **Evaluate the Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** definition=a vote to select the winner of a position or political office | examples=the results of the election will be announced tonight
        *   *Fit:* This definition perfectly matches the context (a political event where a winner is selected).

    *   **Sense 2:** definition=the act of selecting someone or something; the exercise of deliberate choice | examples=her election of medicine as a profession
        *   *Fit:* While related, the context is about the *event* or *process* of the election, not just the internal act of choosing (e.g., choosing a profession).

    *   **Sense 3:** definition=the status or fact of being elected | examples=they celebrated his election
        *   *Fit:* The text uses "presidential election" (the event), not "the election" (the status).

    *   **Sense 4:** definition=the predestination of some individuals as objects of divine mercy (especially as conceived by Calvinists)
        *   *Fit:* Completely irrelevant.

6.  **Conclusion:** Sense 1 is the correct meaning.


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

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.

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The user wants to identify which numbered sense of the word "past" (marked with <t>past</t>) is used in the provided context.

2.  **Analyze the 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 seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite."

3.  **Examine the Target Word (<t>past</t>):**
    *   "...over the past half century." (Meaning: during the time preceding the present.)
    *   "...over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy..." (Meaning: during the time preceding the present.)

4.  **Analyze the Senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:** definition=earlier than the present time; no longer current | examples=time past; his youth is past
    *   **Sense 2:** definition=of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office | synonyms=preceding, retiring | examples=a retiring member of the board

5.  **Match Context to Senses:**
    *   The context uses "past" in the sense of duration or time elapsed (e.g., "over the past half century").
    *   Sense 1 matches this definition ("earlier than the present time; no longer current").
    *   Sense 2 relates to people/positions, which is irrelevant here.

6.  **Conclusion:** The correct sense is Sense 1.

7.  **Final Output Generation:** Return only the number.


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

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.

Senses:
1. definition=relating to a president or presidency | examples=presidential aides; presidential veto
2. definition=befitting a president | examples=criticized the candidate for not looking presidential

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The user wants to identify which numbered sense of the word "presidential" (marked with `<t></t>`) is used in the provided context and return only the number.

2.  **Locate the Target Word and Context:**
    *   Word: `<t>presidential</t>`
    *   Sentence: "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."

3.  **Analyze the Usage in Context:**
    *   The word is used in the phrase "presidential election" and "presidential candidacy."
    *   It modifies "election" and "candidacy," referring to the role or event related to the presidency.

4.  **Examine the Senses Provided:**
    *   Sense 1: definition=relating to a president or presidency | examples=presidential aides; presidential veto
    *   Sense 2: definition=befitting a president | examples=criticized the candidate for not looking presidential

5.  **Match Usage to Senses:**
    *   The context discusses elections, candidates, and the role of the president (e.g., "presidential election," "presidential candidacy"). This aligns with the idea of *relating to* the presidency.
    *   Sense 1: relating to a president or presidency. (Match)
    *   Sense 2: befitting a president. (No match)

6.  **Conclusion:** The correct sense is 1.


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

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.

Senses:
1. definition=a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred) | synonyms=percent, per centum, pct
2. 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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The user wants to identify which numbered sense of "percentage" (marked with `<t>percentage</t>`) is used in the provided context. The answer should be only the number.

2.  **Analyze the 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 for the White House than for the House of Representatives." (Uses percentage as a proportion/amount out of a whole.)
    *   "Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%." (Uses percentage as a proportion/amount out of a whole.)
    *   "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." (Uses percentage to compare parts to a whole/other parts.)

3.  **Analyze the Senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:** definition=a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred) | synonyms=percent, per centum, pct.
    *   **Sense 2:** 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.

4.  **Match Context to Senses:**
    *   The context deals with proportions of districts, popular votes, and seats relative to a total (the whole).
    *   Sense 1 (proportion in relation to a whole, amount per hundred) fits this usage perfectly.
    *   Sense 2 (assets/share/portion) does not fit the mathematical/statistical usage shown in the text.

5.  **Conclusion:** The context uses the sense defined by number 1.


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

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.

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The user wants to identify which numbered sense of the word "major" (marked with `<t></t>`) is used in the provided context.

2.  **Locate the Target Word and Context:**
    The sentence containing the target word is: "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."

3.  **Analyze the Contextual Usage:**
    The word is used in the phrase "the major - party popular vote." It is being compared to "congressional seats" and "the popular vote for Congress." The context is about political percentages and votes.

4.  **Examine the Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** definition=of greater importance or stature or rank | examples=a major artist; a major role (Focuses on importance/stature.)
    *   **Sense 2:** definition=greater in scope or effect | examples=a major contribution; a major improvement (Focuses on scope/effect.)
    *   **Sense 3:** definition=greater in number or size or amount | examples=a major portion (a majority) of the population; Ursa Major (Focuses on number/size/amount.)
    *   **Sense 4:** definition=of the field of academic study in which one concentrates or specializes (Focuses on academic field.)
    *   **Sense 5:** definition=of a scale or mode (Focuses on musical scale/mode.)
    *   **Sense 6:** definition=of greater seriousness or danger (Focuses on seriousness/danger.)
    *   **Sense 7:** definition=of full legal age (Focuses on age.)
    *   **Sense 8:** definition=of the elder of two boys with the same family name (Focuses on family elder.)

5.  **Match Context to Senses:**
    The phrase is "major - party popular vote." The comparison is about which party has the *greater percentage* of the vote. This strongly suggests a sense related to size, amount, or proportion.

    *   Sense 1 (importance/stature): Possible, but less likely in a statistical comparison of votes.
    *   Sense 2 (scope/effect): Possible, but less precise than size/amount.
    *   Sense 3 (number/size/amount): Highly likely. (e.g., a major portion/majority).
    *   Sense 4 (academic field): Irrelevant.
    *   Sense 5 (scale/mode): Irrelevant.
    *   Sense 6 (seriousness/danger): Irrelevant.
    *   Sense 7 (age): Irrelevant.
    *   Sense 8 (family elder): Irrelevant.

6.  **Conclusion:** Sense 3, defined as "greater in number or size or amount," fits the context of comparing percentages of votes and seats.


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

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.

Senses:
1. 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. definition=a group of people gathered together for pleasure | examples=she joined the party after dinner
3. 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. definition=an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment | examples=he planned a party to celebrate Bastille Day
5. definition=a person involved in legal proceedings | examples=the party of the first part

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The user wants to identify the numbered sense of the word "party" (marked with <t>party</t>) used in the provided context and return only the number.

2.  **Examine the 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."

3.  **Determine the Meaning of "party" in Context:**
    The context discusses "political 'ticket splitting'," "GOP," "Democratic candidate," "presidential election," "congressional seats," and "popular vote." The specific phrase is "major - party popular vote for president." This clearly refers to a political organization or political group.

4.  **Evaluate the Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** definition=an organization to gain political power | synonyms=political party | examples=in 1992 Perot tried to organize a third party at the national level. (Matches the political context.)
    *   **Sense 2:** definition=a group of people gathered together for pleasure | examples=she joined the party after dinner. (Social gathering, incorrect.)
    *   **Sense 3:** 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. (Temporary association, incorrect.)
    *   **Sense 4:** definition=an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment | examples=he planned a party to celebrate Bastille Day. (Social event, incorrect.)
    *   **Sense 5:** definition=a person involved in legal proceedings | examples=the party of the first part. (Legal term, incorrect.)

5.  **Conclusion:** Sense 1 is the correct meaning.

6.  **Final Output Generation:** Return the number 1.


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

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.

Senses:
1. definition=regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public | examples=a popular tourist attraction; a popular girl
2. definition=carried on by or for the people (or citizens) at large | examples=the popular vote; popular representation
3. 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. definition=(of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people) | synonyms=pop

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The user wants to know which numbered sense of the word "popular" (marked with `<t></t>`) is used in the provided context.

2.  **Examine the 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."

3.  **Locate the Target Word and its Context:** The target is `<t>popular</t>`.
    The relevant phrase is: "...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."

4.  **Analyze the Usage of "popular vote":**
    *   "popular vote" is a standard political term referring to the total number of votes cast for a candidate or party.

5.  **Evaluate the Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** definition=regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public | examples=a popular tourist attraction; a popular girl (Focuses on public opinion/liking.)
    *   **Sense 2:** definition=carried on by or for the people (or citizens) at large | examples=the popular vote; popular representation (Focuses on being for/by the people.)
    *   **Sense 3:** 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 (Focuses on representation/benefit.)
    *   **Sense 4:** definition=(of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people) | synonyms=pop (Focuses on general appeal/trend.)

6.  **Match Usage to Senses:**
    The context uses "popular vote" and "popular representation." This strongly aligns with the idea of votes *by* or *for* the people at large.

    *   Sense 1 (favor/approval) is too narrow.
    *   Sense 2 (carried on by or for the people) fits perfectly ("the popular vote").
    *   Sense 3 (representing/appealing for benefit) is related but Sense 2 is the most direct fit for "vote."
    *   Sense 4 (music/art appeal) is irrelevant.

7.  **Conclusion:** Sense 2 is the correct meaning.


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

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.

Senses:
1. 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. definition=the opinion of a group as determined by voting | examples=they put the question to a vote
3. 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. definition=a body of voters who have the same interests | examples=he failed to get the Black vote
5. definition=the total number of voters who participated | synonyms=voter turnout | examples=they are expecting a large vote

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The user wants to identify the correct numbered sense of the word "vote" (marked with `<t></t>`) in the provided context.

2.  **Examine the Context:**
    "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."

3.  **Analyze the Target Word in Context:** The phrase is "popular vote for president." This refers to the preference or choice expressed by the voters for a specific candidate or party.

4.  **Evaluate the Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** 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. (Focuses on the mechanism/count of choices.)
    *   **Sense 2:** definition=the opinion of a group as determined by voting | examples=they put the question to a vote. (Focuses on the result/opinion derived from the act of voting.)
    *   **Sense 3:** 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. (Focuses on suffrage/legal right.)
    *   **Sense 4:** definition=a body of voters who have the same interests | examples=he failed to get the Black vote. (Focuses on a group of voters.)
    *   **Sense 5:** definition=the total number of voters who participated | synonyms=voter turnout | examples=they are expecting a large vote. (Focuses on the quantity of participation.)

5.  **Match Context to Senses:**
    The context uses "popular vote" to compare the percentage of support captured by the GOP. This refers to the collective preference or opinion of the voters.

    *   Does it fit Sense 1 (counting choices)? Partially, but Sense 2 is better for "popular vote" (the opinion).
    *   Does it fit Sense 2 (opinion of a group determined by voting)? Yes. "Popular vote" is the measure of the group's opinion.
    *   Does it fit Sense 3 (legal right)? No.
    *   Does it fit Sense 4 (body of voters)? No.
    *   Does it fit Sense 5 (total number of participants)? No (it refers to the percentage/share, not the raw count of participants).

6.  **Conclusion:** Sense 2 is the most appropriate definition for "popular vote" in this political context.

7.  **Final Output Generation:** Return only the number 2.


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

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.

Senses:
1. definition=an executive officer of a firm or corporation
2. 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. definition=the chief executive of a republic
4. definition=the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization | synonyms=chairman, chairwoman, chair, chairperson | examples=address your remarks to the chairperson
5. definition=the head administrative officer of a college or university | synonyms=prexy
6. 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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The goal is to identify which numbered sense of the word "president" (marked with `<t>president</t>`) is used in the provided context.

2.  **Examine the 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."

3.  **Identify the Target Word Usage:** The word is used in phrases like:
    *   "Democratic presidential candidate"
    *   "races for president"
    *   "Goldwater presidential candidacy"
    *   "popular vote for president"

4.  **Analyze the Senses:**

    *   **1. definition=an executive officer of a firm or corporation:** (Focuses on corporate/firm leadership.)
    *   **2. 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:** (Focuses on the US Head of State/Chief Executive.)
    *   **3. definition=the chief executive of a republic:** (Focuses on the role in a republic.)
    *   **4. definition=the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization | synonyms=chairman, chairwoman, chair, chairperson | examples=address your remarks to the chairperson:** (Focuses on organizational leadership/chairing.)
    *   **5. definition=the head administrative officer of a college or university | synonyms=prexy:** (Focuses on university administration.)
    *   **6. 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:** (Focuses on the office itself, synonymous with the person.)

5.  **Match Context to Senses:**
    The context is entirely about US political elections, congressional districts, the White House, and presidential candidates. This points directly to the role of the President of the United States.

    *   Sense 2: "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" (Strong match.)
    *   Sense 6: "the office of the United States head of state | synonyms=President of the United States, Chief Executive" (Also a strong match, referring to the office.)

6.  **Refine the Match (Sense 2 vs. Sense 6):**
    The text discusses "presidential candidate," "races for president," and "popular vote for president." These phrases refer to the *person* running for the highest office, or the *office* itself.

    *   Sense 2 focuses on the *person* who holds the office (President of the United States).
    *   Sense 6 focuses on the *office* of the United States head of state (President of the United States).

    Both 2 and 6 are highly relevant. However, Sense 2 explicitly defines "the person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government," which is the core concept when discussing "presidential candidates" and "races for president." Sense 6 defines the *office*. Since the text is discussing candidates and votes, the sense referring to the individual holding the office (Sense 2) is the most direct fit for the usage in this political context.

7.  **Final Check:** The context is about US presidential politics. Sense 2 is the definition of the US President/Head of State.


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

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.

Senses:
1. 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. 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. definition=furniture that is designed for sitting on | examples=there were not enough seats for all the guests
4. 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. definition=a center of authority (as a city from which authority is exercised)
6. definition=the location (metaphorically speaking) where something is based | examples=the brain is said to be the seat of reason
7. 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. definition=a part of a machine that supports or guides another part
9. definition=the cloth covering for the buttocks | examples=the seat of his pants was worn through

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The goal is to identify the correct numbered sense of the word "seat" in the context provided and return only the number.

2.  **Examine the Context:**
    "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."

3.  **Analyze the Target Word Usage:** The word is "seats" (plural). It is being compared to "popular vote for Congress." This implies a position or place within a legislative body (Congress).

4.  **Evaluate the Senses:**

    *   **1. 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** (Relates to a reserved spot/place.)
    *   **2. 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?** (Relates to the physical body part.)
    *   **3. definition=furniture that is designed for sitting on | examples=there were not enough seats for all the guests** (Relates to furniture/place for sitting.)
    *   **4. 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** (Relates to the physical part of a chair/bench.)
    *   **5. definition=a center of authority (as a city from which authority is exercised)** (Relates to a center of power/authority.)
    *   **6. definition=the location (metaphorically speaking) where something is based | examples=the brain is said to be the seat of reason** (Relates to a metaphorical location/source.)
    *   **7. 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** (Relates to a legislative position/right to sit.)
    *   **8. definition=a part of a machine that supports or guides another part** (Relates to mechanical support.)
    *   **9. definition=the cloth covering for the buttocks | examples=the seat of his pants was worn through** (Relates to clothing/buttocks.)

5.  **Match Context to Senses:**
    The context discusses "congressional seats" and comparing them to the popular vote for Congress. This refers to positions or places within the legislative body.

    *   Sense 7: "the legal right to sit as a member in a legislative or similar body" (This perfectly matches "congressional seats.")

6.  **Conclusion:** Sense 7 is the correct definition.


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

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 seats or the <t>popular</t> vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite.

Senses:
1. definition=regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public | examples=a popular tourist attraction; a popular girl
2. definition=carried on by or for the people (or citizens) at large | examples=the popular vote; popular representation
3. 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. definition=(of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people) | synonyms=pop

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The user wants to identify which numbered sense of the word "popular" (marked with `<t>popular</t>`) is used in the provided context.

2.  **Locate the Target Word and Context:**
    The context is: "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."

3.  **Analyze the Usage of "popular vote" (and related phrases):**
    The phrase is "popular vote for president" and "popular vote for Congress." This refers to the votes cast by the general public/citizens.

4.  **Examine the Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** definition=regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public | examples=a popular tourist attraction; a popular girl
        *   *Check against context:* Does "popular vote" mean votes given to people who are liked? No, it refers to the aggregate count of votes. (Unlikely)

    *   **Sense 2:** definition=carried on by or for the people (or citizens) at large | examples=the popular vote; popular representation
        *   *Check against context:* "the popular vote" fits perfectly here. It means the vote carried out by the people/citizens at large. (Strong candidate)

    *   **Sense 3:** 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
        *   *Check against context:* While related to the people, the context is about counting votes, not about representing or appealing for the benefit of the people (though the *result* of the vote is relevant, the term itself refers to the count). (Weak fit)

    *   **Sense 4:** definition=(of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people) | synonyms=pop
        *   *Check against context:* The context is political, not musical or artistic. (Incorrect)

5.  **Conclusion:** Sense 2, which defines "popular" as "carried on by or for the people (or citizens) at large," is the correct sense for "popular vote."