Example sentences of "but why do you [verb] " in BNC.
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1 | But why do you choose to comment on it , even to yourself ? |
2 | ‘ I … er … but why do you want to see them ? ’ he asked plaintively . |
3 | But why do you want those things ? |
4 | But why do you want to know , my friend ? ’ |
5 | ‘ But why do you want me to have Cindy Hill to stay ? ’ |
6 | ‘ But why do you want to talk to me ? ’ |
7 | ‘ But why do you want to know ? ’ |
8 | Yeah about quarter to or , give yourself time to get there but why do you want to get there early ? |
9 | But why do you want to see Celia ? |
10 | Yeah , but why do you want to see the the T V programme , it 's useless ! |
11 | But why do you care ? |
12 | ‘ But why do you think she was … ? ’ |
13 | ‘ Well , no one can believe it , ’ I said placatingly , ‘ but why do you think Martinez took him on ? ’ |
14 | ‘ It makes sense , but why do you think they 'll hire you ? ’ |
15 | yeah , but why do you think , what do you think the reason for that is then ? |
16 | ‘ But why do you shout so loudly ? ’ he asked . |
17 | I 'm not being inquisitive , Captain , and I know it 's none of my business , but why do you remain anchored here ? |
18 | Yeah Charlotte you always , I hate the way you always relent and you always say oh well , you know , I should n't be angry with them cos they just wanted some fun and you know , never mind eh , sort of thing and you know , you suc yeah but why do you succumb |
19 | ‘ But … but why do you use these strange names ? ’ |
20 | But why do you keep calling her Elaine ? |
21 | ‘ Yes , but why do you ask ? ’ |
22 | But why do you have to be so hostile ? ’ |
23 | But why do you have to keep it ? |
24 | But why do you have to leave it in the fridge ? |
25 | A and again , but why did you shout armed police , was there any particular reason for using those ? |
26 | ‘ But why did you do it ? ’ he said . |
27 | ‘ But why did you make me this way ? ’ |
28 | ‘ But why did you go away , Christine ? ’ |
29 | ‘ But why did you go back ? ’ |
30 | And then , with difficulty , ‘ But why did you care ? |