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the bat batted the bat by batting itself

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バットは自らバッティングしてバットを打った

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The bat batted by himself and hit the bat

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打者は自分で打ってバットに当たった

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The batter hit the bat by hitting himself

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打者は自分自身を打ってバットを打った

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The batter hit himself and hit the bat

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打者は自ら打ってバットに当たった

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The batter struck himself and hit the bat

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打者は自ら打ってバットに当たった

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The batter struck himself and hit the bat