Example sentences of "[Wh adv] do n't [pers pn] take a " in BNC.
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| 1 | Like a dutiful citizen , I checked in with the Usher and he looked at his clipboard and said there would be about a fifteen-minute wait , so why did n't I take a seat ? |
| 2 | ‘ I 've got to look over my shoulder , because there 's always somebody that says ‘ Well , why did n't you take a stat sample ? ’ |
| 3 | And somebody says ‘ Why did n't you take a stat ? |
| 4 | To cut a long story short , next time music retailers start moaning about the recession why do n't they take a good look in the mirror and ask themselves who actually feeds them ? |
| 5 | ‘ Why do n't they take a course of adult education ? |
| 6 | A number of dances later when the two of them were quite relaxed and thoroughly enjoying themselves , Nevil said , ‘ Why do n't we take a breather ? |
| 7 | Why do n't we take a drive down to the station to talk things out ? |
| 8 | Now , ’ he added , rising to his feet and taking the plate from her hand , ‘ it 's a beautiful moonlit night — so why do n't we take a walk in the garden , and you can tell me all about the history of your old family home ? ’ |
| 9 | Why do n't you take a sleeping pill ? |
| 10 | As she stood there , swaying slightly , her cheeks as pale as parchment , she was aware that Vass was gesturing towards the sofa and inviting her in a tone of mock-concern , ‘ Why do n't you take a seat ? |
| 11 | Why do n't you take a peep at him , just to put your mind at rest ? |
| 12 | I 'll do afternoon surgery , so why do n't you take a few hours off ? |
| 13 | Look , we 're a bit quiet at the moment , so why do n't you take an extra ten minutes on your tea break and go and see her ? |
| 14 | It must be miles — why does n't he take a bus ? ’ |