(a) When he looked out and saw his parents (were) outside. (If you say and , I will expect you to tell more about the thing you are telling us . For example, when he looked out and saw his parents outside, he shouted to the mistress to inform her about their arrival) (b) When he looked out of / through the windows, he saw his parents waiting outside.
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