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The LLM learns the task structure, action syntax, and reasoning style from these examples and generalizes to new instances. 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Instead of generating answers purely from training data, the LLM must retrieve evidence, observe the results, and then reason about them. 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The LLM generates a reasoning step, takes an action to gather information, observes the result, and uses that observation to inform the next reasoning step. This creates a loop where reasoning and action are tightly coupled, allowing the LLM to adapt its reasoning based on new information. 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