YOU SAID:

the thieves stole the paints. They were recovered before sold

INTO JAPANESE

泥棒は塗料を盗んだ。売られる前に回収された

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The thief stole the paint. Recovered before being sold

INTO JAPANESE

泥棒がペンキを盗んだ。売却前に回収

BACK INTO ENGLISH

A thief stole the paint. Collect before sale

INTO JAPANESE

泥棒がペンキを盗んだ。販売前に集める

BACK INTO ENGLISH

A thief stole the paint. Collect before sale