Example sentences of "why [vb -s] n't [pron] [adv] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The use of a ‘ killer phrase ’ such as ‘ Well , if that 's such a great idea , why has n't someone else done it ? ’ is like telling a parent that their child has no talent . |
| 2 | But the RCA executive just said ‘ If that 's such a good idea , why has n't someone else tried it ’ . |
| 3 | But why does n't she just shut up and get on with it , like everybody else ? |
| 4 | ‘ Why does n't she ever open any windows ? ’ thought Marie . |
| 5 | ‘ Why does n't he just admit he 's half queenie ? |
| 6 | ‘ If he 's a secret friend of the Moslems , why does n't he just give them the money directly . |
| 7 | ‘ Why does n't he just wear a cocktail dress ? ’ asks Richard . |
| 8 | God , why does n't he just shut up , stop poking his nose in ? |
| 9 | Why does n't he ever ask ? |