Example sentences of "then why do [not/n't] [pron] " in BNC.
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1 | I like presents and all that , but — I du n no — if it 's Jesus 's birthday then why do n't we give him prezzies ? |
2 | ‘ Then why do n't we look at this scenario ? ’ said Branson . |
3 | ‘ Then why do n't we simply drive back ? |
4 | you 're saying to it 's logical conclusion , then why do n't we just erm , open up Hampden up sell the stuff there , you know people , you know , if children want it or adults |
5 | If this is true , then why do n't they roll right at the surface like 80 per cent of other bream ? |
6 | If they can afford to go there , then why do n't they , you know , if you have two pints in there I mean it 's , it 's a meal really , cos I , I could give these kids a meal for about a one pound , one pound fifty . |
7 | ‘ Then why do n't you get a new set ? ’ asked Jane . |
8 | Course he says ‘ Yes ’ , and you say ‘ Then why do n't you protect her future with this handy-dandy $10.000 policy ? ’ |
9 | ‘ Then why do n't you just give it to him ? ’ |
10 | If you 're so intent on keeping the young alive then why do n't you ban rock climbing ? |
11 | ‘ Then why do n't you buy yours where he buys his ? ’ |
12 | Another voice had said , ‘ Then why do n't you have a go ? ’ and the answer had been a bit of a scuffle and more laughter . |
13 | ‘ Then why do n't you arrest him ? ’ |
14 | ‘ Then why do n't you promise , ma'am ? |
15 | ‘ Then why do n't you just call the police ? ’ the younger woman said , agitated . |
16 | ‘ If you 've got the money and it was for a favour lasting a day or two , then why do n't you just tell him the arrangement is ended and let Barbara Coleman leave ? ’ |
17 | ‘ Then why do n't you call a policeman ? |
18 | ‘ Then why do n't you quit , if your conscience is bothering you ? |
19 | ‘ Then why do n't you go to Mr Rowse ? ’ said Apricot . |
20 | Then why do n't you go ? |
21 | ‘ Then why do n't you tell her so in plain language ? |
22 | See when you get them socks off then why do n't you throw them in the bin . |
23 | Well then why do n't you take time off in lieu ? |