Indicate a text span in the passage about which an inquisitive question is asked. (note, don't answer the question).
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Question: Sentence: Gulf Resources & Chemical Corp . said it agreed to pay $ 1 . 5 million as part of an accord with the Environmental Protection Agency regarding an environmental cleanup of a defunct smelter the company formerly operated in Idaho .<sep>Question: what is an accord

Answer: part of an accord


Question: Sentence: The partnership runs the risk that it may not get the approvals for development , but in return , it can buy land at wholesale rather than retail prices , which can result in sizable savings , said Bruce Karatz , president and chief executive officer of Kaufman & Broad .<sep>Question: Why is the partnership running the risk of not getting approvals? 

Answer: runs the risk that it may not get the approvals


Question: Sentence: Prospect Group Inc . , whose recent hostile tender offer for Recognition Equipment Inc . failed for lack of financing , apparently has gained a measure of control over the troubled company anyway .<sep>Question: How did Prospect Group Inc. gain any control, over Recognition Equipment Inc?

Answer:
gained


