Example sentences of "[vb base] [adv] [noun prp] do [adv] [vb infin] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But unfortunately we can then easily imagine a context in which that sentence might be appropriately used , in which it is not assumed that John cheated : for example , you thought he had cheated , asked me whether he now repents , but I tell you he never did , and persuade you accordingly , and then I say so John does n't regret cheating ( Gazdar , 1979a : 105 ) . |
| 2 | When he had gone Rain said : ‘ At least we know why Joseph did n't want a lift back to the boat . |
| 3 | With his socks , I know why Doug do n't wear them now cos er feeling really ashamed |
| 4 | Ask why John does n't use traditional Fenders and he tells you he does n't want to be limited in how he plays : ‘ Like , an A has to be played there , a G there and so on . |
| 5 | ‘ Dear God , ’ Devlin said , ‘ I sometimes wonder why Steiner does n't make his own way back across the Channel , walking on water . ’ |
| 6 | I wonder why Ranteallo did n't think of financing the funeral with them ! " |