Deal 8


 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
 1pass1♠
pass2pass BID 
 

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  ♠ K Q 10 5
Q 8
J 9 4
♣ Q J 9 7
 

 
Deal 8 ♠ J 7
A K 6 3
K Q 10 8 5
♣ K 10
 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
 1pass1♠
pass2pass3NT
passpasspass

When partner shows 17+ points with his Reverse you are sure you belong in game.
Since he did not support your ♠s you know he doesn't have four of them.
You also know you have an 8-card fit in s, but surely nine tricks in Notrump will be easier than eleven in s.

 Deal 9 
  ♠ K Q 10 5
Q 8
J 9 4
♣ Q J 9 7