Example sentences of "[modal v] [not/n't] [pers pn] even " in BNC.
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| 1 | Could n't you even wait to tell us you were going ? ’ |
| 2 | ‘ But could n't he even raise a finger so we 'd know he can understand us ? ’ |
| 3 | Ca n't they even navigate , for fuck 's sake ? |
| 4 | Sexual abuse in the classroom : ca n't we even trust our teachers with the safety of our children ? |
| 5 | Ca n't we even lit them have their 15 minutes in the spotlight before we start thrashing them ? ’ |
| 6 | ‘ Ca n't we even eat a meal together occasionally ? |
| 7 | And ca n't you even remember what you saw with your own eyes in this house ? ’ |
| 8 | By catching herself saying ‘ You stupid woman , ca n't you even pour a cup of tea without spilling it ? ’ and instead thinking , ‘ OK , Alison , you seem a bit shaky today . |
| 9 | ‘ Ca n't you even look after the bloody shop ? |
| 10 | Why ca n't you even speak to me ? " |
| 11 | ‘ Ca n't you even stroke his picture for fear I shall see how much you miss him , or is all your love kept for yourself ? ’ |
| 12 | ‘ Confound you , ca n't you even face me now ? ’ he growled , and , walking up to her , he bent to seize her arms and drag her to her feet . |
| 13 | Ca n't you even just be quiet for about nine seconds ? |
| 14 | And that I say that picture has appeared on everything , even on china , I think you can buy some at erm ca n't you even with that on it . |
| 15 | Oh God — ca n't I even have a row with you now ? |
| 16 | ‘ Wo n't you even try ? ’ |