Example sentences of "n't [pers pn] [vb infin] for the [noun] " in BNC.

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1 ‘ Could n't you wait for the body to be removed ? ’ he said quietly .
2 ‘ Should n't we go for the midwife ? ’
3 Hardy is the leading contender for the European title , but manager Dennie Mancini said : ‘ Although he 's the number one contender for the EBU crown , why ca n't we go for the WBO title held by Steve Robinson ? ’
4 I 'll tell you what , why do n't we toss for the piano ? ’
5 Why did n't they wait for the passengers to get off first , instead of squeezing themselves , their sacks of wheat and bicycles on at the same time that others were dragging their possessions off ?
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