Example sentences of "why did [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 ? ’ |