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Perplexity's Pro Search implements a multi-step reasoning-retrieval loop that decomposes complex questions into sub-questions, executes searches independently, evaluates result relevance, automatically generates follow-up queries when necessary, and finally synthesizes a structured answer.
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8/6/2026
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Valid until: 11/4/2026
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Perplexity深度使用指南：高阶技巧与实战场景解析
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