1. He promised to meet me but never showed up.
2. He promised to meet me but didn't show up.
Is there a difference in meaning between the sentences?
Thanks!
He promised to meet me but never showed up.
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Re: He promised to meet me but never showed up.
No (#1 is colloquial).