Example sentences of "why [vb base] [not/n't] [pers pn] [vb infin] for " in BNC.
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1 | I 'll tell you what , why do n't we toss for the piano ? ’ |
2 | ‘ Why do n't we send for horses , truly ? |
3 | ‘ Well , why do n't we meet for a drink ? |
4 | I am — look , why do n't we meet for a drink soon and talk face to face ? |
5 | Why do n't we meet for a drink this evening to discuss it ? ’ |
6 | ‘ Look , why do n't we go for a drink tonight and then we 'll talk . ’ |
7 | Why do n't you stay for school lunch instead of sandwiches ? |
8 | ‘ Why do n't you sing for us now ? ’ |
9 | ‘ Why do n't you sing for us ? ’ |
10 | Why do n't you run for us ? |
11 | Why do n't you ask for a rubber when you make a mistake . |
12 | " Why do n't you apply for a grant and go and do a psychology degree at the tech ? " said Lyn . |
13 | ‘ Why do n't you pray for a miracle , Father , ’ Myles said sardonically . |