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: 'be nation in', Sentence: 'IKEA is one of the few store chains to have locations both in Israel and in other Middle East nations .'

A: nations
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Q: Given Relationship: 'be operate in', Sentence: 'The Web Site is operated by API from its offices within the United States , more specifically Alabama , and all information provided by you and gathered by API is processed in the United States .'

A: operated
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Q: Given Relationship: 'be elect by', Sentence: 'A Committee may elect a Chairman of its Meetings .'

A:
elect
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