Example sentences of "why do [not/n't] [pers pn] [verb] [subord] " in BNC.
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1 | Why did n't they last when Edward tried to go further , she wondered ? |
2 | Why did n't I think before I began work ? |
3 | ‘ Why did n't you go when I told you to ? ’ |
4 | why do n't we eat when we come back ? |
5 | Oh why do n't we do cos then everyone can join in . |
6 | ‘ I 'm sorry you 're miffed because I do n't want to sell and I 'm sorry our views on the nuisance value of my workshop conflict , ’ Ashley said , ‘ but why do n't we wait until the villas are occupied and take a vote among the owners ? |
7 | Why do n't you go if I 'm not going ? |
8 | So why do n't you do as I say and drop it ? |
9 | Why , why do n't you smoke as long as , wait a minute , wait a minute son , as long , as long |
10 | Why do n't you wait till Colin 's used more . |
11 | and like Helen , well Helen said why do n't you wait until you move , and I said well that might not be all that , you know |
12 | Why do n't you say if you 're a child you can go in a group of three , if your adults you 'll have to be in a group of two , so the children can attach themselves to any group . |