Example sentences of "why [adv] [adv] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Why only probably ? ’ |
| 2 | Why only yesterday I was cutting a piece of wood when my saw went straight through my shoes . |
| 3 | Why only yesterday she 'd waved across the street to Clarice . |
| 4 | You might think the only safe course is straightforward , sound , economic government and you might wonder therefore why so rarely in recent years Governments have practised it , except when they have been hit over the head by external forces and events that they could n't resist . |
| 5 | But to go back to my earlier question — why so long in my case ? |
| 6 | Erm I did n't spot the tentative benefit , I do n't think you actually got that bit as far as what was gon na be in it because when erm Steve came up with the why so long I think that , that took you off the track a bit . |
| 7 | ‘ And , as you say , Master , how were they lured to their deaths and why so meekly give up their lives ? ’ |
| 8 | ‘ Why so late ? ’ |
| 9 | Which is why so often the thoughts of publishers return to Europe , by which is generally meant the mature markets of southern Europe , Greece , Spain and Italy . |
| 10 | ‘ But why so early , for Christ 's sake ? ’ |
| 11 | ‘ Why so early ? |
| 12 | ‘ Why so suddenly ? ’ asked his PA . |
| 13 | ( Recent attention to cases of child sex abuse has resulted in children rather than young people being taken into care ; teenagers are more likely to act out their distress by running away and only reveal why much later . ) |
| 14 | ‘ And why not tonight ? ’ she said . |
| 15 | In any case , if a writer has managed to put some key point rather well , why not both give him the credit for doing so , and at the same time avoid struggling to reinvent the wheel ? |
| 16 | Indeed , why not also have Mr Brettell complete The Treasures of the Dallas Museum of Art , scheduled for publication in a year ? |
| 17 | Why not also a Charter for the Reader , covering expected book provision in schools , public libraries , colleges and universities ? |
| 18 | Why not also a Charter for the Reader , covering expected book provision in schools , public libraries , colleges and universities ? |
| 19 | And if these groups ' interests must be considered , why not also require the directors to consider the interests of the local community , the environment and consumers ? |
| 20 | To add extra sparkle to your stay , why not also add their romantic package of champagne & flowers in your room upon arrival and festive breakfast served on your first morning in the room at an additional cost of £46 per couple . |
| 21 | Why not also for cheese ? |
| 22 | ‘ But , darling , why not part it and tie it in a knot under your chin ? ’ |
| 23 | Why not instead institute an additional environmental/carbon tax on motor fuels ? |
| 24 | If you have a problem with colour mixing for instance , why not direct a question to Michael Wilcox ? |
| 25 | If you have a problem with colour mixing for instance , why not direct a question to Michael Wilcox ? |
| 26 | If you have a problem with colour mixing for instance , why not direct a question to Michael Wilcox ? |
| 27 | But it has been done before so why not again ? |
| 28 | Why not again ? ’ |
| 29 | Why not outside ? " |
| 30 | So why not sooner ? |