Triple

Given a phrase, classify it is english named entity (e.g., persons, organizations, works of art) in Latin script, or not (e.g., literals, dates, URLs, verbose phrases). For disambiguation, the statement where the phrase occurs as object is also given. Please return a JSON object with `phrase` (string, the phrase being analyzed) and `is_ne` (boolean, indicating whether the phrase is a Named Entity).

Phrase: Washington, D.C. area | Statement: [C. Fred Bergsten, residence, Washington, D.C. area]

Target entity: Washington, D.C. area
Context triple: [C. Fred Bergsten, residence, Washington, D.C. area]

• A. Washington metropolitan area chosen
  The Washington metropolitan area is a major U.S. urban region centered on the nation’s capital, encompassing Washington, D.C. and its surrounding suburbs in Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.
• B. Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area
  The Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area is a major combined urban region in the Mid-Atlantic United States centered on the cities of Baltimore, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., known for its dense population, federal government presence, and diverse economy.
• C. Southeast Washington, D.C.
  Southeast Washington, D.C. is a quadrant of the U.S. capital city known for its historic neighborhoods, including Capitol Hill, as well as major federal landmarks and rapidly redeveloping residential and commercial areas.
• D. Southwest Washington, D.C.
  Southwest Washington, D.C. is a primarily residential and waterfront quadrant of the U.S. capital known for its redevelopment, cultural venues, and proximity to major federal landmarks.
• E. Northeast Washington, D.C.
  Northeast Washington, D.C. is a largely residential quadrant of the U.S. capital that includes historic neighborhoods, commercial corridors, and parts of the city’s political and cultural core.
• F. None of above.
• G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.