Example sentences of "why [vb base] [vb infin] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Why do want it oh do you want it turned off . |
| 2 | Why do why do think Yeah . |
| 3 | ‘ Why do think he 's afraid of us ? ’ |
| 4 | She said , She she 's big enough she said why do wear that great big fat always have to have heavy clothing . |
| 5 | Why do plant mitochondria lack group I introns ? |
| 6 | Monsieur de l'Orne , who was fashionable for 50 years and was the King 's first doctor , used to say , ‘ Why do fish live to such a great age ? |
| 7 | All he ever says when I go and see him is , why do have to wear all that stuff on your face , why ca n't you be natural ? ’ |
| 8 | Why do say that ? |
| 9 | Why do train travellers and see-ers off always say the most meaningful things to each other just when the train is actually moving off , gathering speed and making them further and further apart ? |
| 10 | Why do disable people need medicine ? |
| 11 | Mrs Hollidaye , supping porridge with her back to the flaming range and her face towards the window exclaimed , ‘ Why do look , Dorothy ! |
| 12 | Why do market exchange rates give such misleading results ? |
| 13 | Why do fall for it every time I 'm here ? |
| 14 | Why do ask ? " she demanded suspiciously . |