by= and keyby= should utilize existing secondary index where possible

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5/5
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Issue type
Feature
Clarity
Needs clarification
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Stale
Tech stack
r
Domain
data, performance

Research direction

The issue body names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by tracing how by= and keyby= are handled and how existing secondary indexes are represented, then establish tests showing when those indexes should be reused and what behavior is considered complete.

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