[Raw results from all sources]
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[1. Deduplicate — merge same info from different sources]
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[2. Cluster — group related results by theme/topic]
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[3. Rank — order clusters and items by relevance to query]
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[4. Assess confidence — freshness × authority × agreement]
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[5. Synthesize — produce narrative answer with attribution]
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[6. Format — choose appropriate detail level for result count]
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[Coherent answer with sources]