From the given sentence, extract the phrase (often noun or verb) that carries the given relationship. The generated phrase should be present in the sentence.

[Q]: Given Relationship: 'recognize independence of', Sentence: 'Russia recognized August 26 independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia and then inked the Friendship and Cooperation Treaties providing for deployment of military bases on their soil .'
[A]: independence


[Q]: Given Relationship: 'stand for', Sentence: 'MMA stands for Mixed Martial Arts and it is a system in which all types of fighting styles are used to see , which one is best .'
[A]: stands


[Q]: Given Relationship: 'pray to', Sentence: 'The following verses record the prayer of dedication that Solomon prayed publicly as he kneeled on that platform before God .'
[A]:
prayer