Example sentences of "why do [not/n't] [pers pn] [vb infin] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | 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 ? |
| 2 | ‘ Why did n't they wait for me ? ’ |
| 3 | Well why did n't she pay for his lessons then ? |
| 4 | ‘ Why did n't she send for me years ago ? |
| 5 | Why did n't he try for my wallet ? ’ |
| 6 | Why did n't you send for me ? ’ |
| 7 | ‘ Oh , Elizabeth , why did n't you send for me ? ’ she demanded , gently drawing herself away yet keeping the long pale fingers entwined in her own small hand . |
| 8 | ‘ Why did n't you send for a carriage ? |
| 9 | Why did n't you send for me at once ? ’ |
| 10 | ‘ Why did n't you ask for Perrier water , then ? ’ she said . |
| 11 | Why did n't you wait for me ? ’ |
| 12 | I 'll tell you what , why do n't we toss for the piano ? ’ |
| 13 | ‘ Why do n't we send for horses , truly ? |
| 14 | ‘ Well , why do n't we meet for a drink ? |
| 15 | I am — look , why do n't we meet for a drink soon and talk face to face ? |
| 16 | Why do n't we meet for a drink this evening to discuss it ? ’ |
| 17 | ‘ Look , why do n't we go for a drink tonight and then we 'll talk . ’ |
| 18 | Why do n't you stay for school lunch instead of sandwiches ? |
| 19 | ‘ Why do n't you sing for us now ? ’ |
| 20 | ‘ Why do n't you sing for us ? ’ |
| 21 | Why do n't you run for us ? |
| 22 | Why do n't you ask for a rubber when you make a mistake . |
| 23 | " Why do n't you apply for a grant and go and do a psychology degree at the tech ? " said Lyn . |
| 24 | ‘ Why do n't you pray for a miracle , Father , ’ Myles said sardonically . |