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and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
勉強して、そして寝た。
I studied, and then went to bed.
雨が止んだ、そして虹が出た。
The rain stopped, and then a rainbow appeared.
努力を重ねた、そして夢を叶えることができた。
I kept making efforts, and was able to fulfill my dream.