Example sentences of "[not/n't] they [vb infin] [prep] the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | On the other hand , it is by no means clear that all ‘ corporatist arrangements ’ involve the exercise of public functions by non-governmental bodies , and to the extent that they do not they remain beyond the scope of public law . |
| 2 | ‘ Would n't they stamp upon the chalk of my circle and break through the protective insinuati ? ’ |
| 3 | Did n't they stay at the flat ? |
| 4 | ‘ But wo n't they fall over the milk-crates ? ’ a teacher asked when it was proposed that two young children with severe visual problems should join the reception group . |
| 5 | Why do n't they run on the beach ? |
| 6 | ‘ Why do n't they come from the lighthouse to save us ? ’ shouted James Kelly . |
| 7 | Why did n't they wait for the passengers to get off first , instead of squeezing themselves , their sacks of wheat and bicycles on at the same time that others were dragging their possessions off ? |
| 8 | Margaret panicked , she 'd got the wrong number , the wrong place , the wrong advertisement , why did n't they get off the line , why did n't they leave her — |
| 9 | Why if the B B C want to make more money , first of all , ca n't they get after the licence dodgers ? |