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"english": "If it starts raining, we need to close the window.",
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"english": "If there is no fog, enjoy the sun.",
"text": "Falls es keinen Nebel gibt, genießen Sie die Sonne.",
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"english": "Let's close the window, in case it starts raining.",
"text": "Lass uns das Fenster zumachen, falls es anfängt zu regnen.",
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"english": "If it starts raining, we need to close the window.",
"text": "Falls es anfängt zu regnen, müssen wir das Fenster zumachen.",
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"english": "If there is no fog, enjoy the sun.",
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"english": "Let's close the window, in case it starts raining.",
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