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our links appear as inline text rather than anchored action components.","CTA: Missing the expected secondary CTA pattern for methodology engagement—no 'How we test' or 'Why trust us' expandable trigger visible without scrolling to invite skeptical readers deeper."],"summary":"Audited 6462-word article vs https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-automatic-cat-litter-box/. 6 missing sections, 6 reference gaps, 4 layout issues.","generatedAt":"2026-05-24T10:06:14.435Z"}