Nothing happened at dinner, but shortly afterward, he broke up with her.

没什么发生了在晚餐，但突然之后，他与她中断关系。

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On one occasion, we arrived at the beach before them, but shortly afterward we saw them roar up on a gigantic Harley-Davidson, with him at the handlebars wearing a black helmet, the straps hanging loose, and her clinging to him, her long hair streaming behind her.

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But Press left shortly afterward for a job with Chrysler.

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