Use only the positive integer `candidate_id` values supplied in the candidate material.

Return a duplicate group only when the evidence supports that every selected candidate describes the same underlying entity. Each group must contain at least two distinct candidate IDs, and its `canonical_candidate_id` must be one of those IDs. A candidate may appear in at most one group.

Omit uncertain matches and candidates that should remain distinct. Do not invent candidates or infer an ID from list position. An empty `duplicate_groups` array is valid.

The response must conform exactly to the selected JSON schema. Return IDs only: do not copy candidate names, evidence, transcript text, source identifiers, or source ranges into the response.
