Example sentences of "why [verb] [not/n't] [pers pn] take [noun prp] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He would have been even more surprised if he could have read Coffin 's thoughts : If the lad wanted to drive away , why did n't he take Rose 's car ? |
| 2 | ‘ If it 's such a good idea , why did n't you take Patrick to the Foundling ? ’ |
| 3 | ‘ Why do n't we take Harry out to dinner at the club ? |
| 4 | But listen , why do n't you take Laura ? |
| 5 | Anyway , why do n't you take Victoria ? ’ |
| 6 | ‘ Dominic — why do n't you take Lee to the pub again , then come and see me later ? ’ |
| 7 | Why had n't I taken Dottie at her word ? |