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A lot of stores there started closing,

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たくさんのお店が閉店し始めて、

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Many shops are starting to close,

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たくさんのお店が閉まってきて、

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Many shops are closing,

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たくさんのお店が閉まっていて、

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Many shops are closed,

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多くのお店が閉まっていますが、

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Many shops are closed,