Example sentences of "did [adv] he [verb] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Initially reluctant to tackle the area of post-war policy ( doubtless with thoughts of Lloyd George 's empty words of a quarter-century previously ) , when he did so he insisted on a full-blooded promise over the opposition of many in his party and administration . |
| 2 | He concluded the dance with a double spin , springing sideways in the air and kicking his feet sharply together and as he did so he landed in a heap on the bed . |
| 3 | As he did so he moved in the dreamy way of a man in a state of shock . |
| 4 | Off the field , he conducted himself with the same composure and dignity as he did whenever he pulled on the white shirt of England or the claret and blue of West Ham . |
| 5 | Then why the hell did n't he knock on the door ? |
| 6 | In Shakespeare 's day , did n't he tell about people wearing skull rings and brooches to remind them of death . |
| 7 | ‘ Then why did n't he go to the police if he had ? ’ |
| 8 | " Why did n't he go to the bottom ? " |
| 9 | Why did n't he go to , they 've got a lovely Burton 's in the precinct over there now . |
| 10 | Why did n't he go with the swimmers if he 's not doing anything ? ’ |
| 11 | Did n't he lean on the window sills towards the end ? |
| 12 | Secondly , when readers complain about the lives of writers — why did n't he do this ; why did n't he protest to the newspapers about that ; why was n't he more involved in life ? — are n't they really asking a simpler , and vainer , question : why is n't he more like us ? |
| 13 | If so , why did n't he stay at home , hiding ? |
| 14 | ‘ If he was following us , ’ I said , ‘ why did n't he stay in the car ? ’ |
| 15 | " Did n't he talk to you at all ? " |
| 16 | Did n't he care about his life ? |
| 17 | Did n't he want to be helped ? |
| 18 | HOWEVER , the ball then rolled 15 yds was stopped by Newell and kicked immediately to Shearer , who hit the ball bloody well and scored ( so why did n't he score vs Holland eh ? ) . |
| 19 | Did n't he help with that illusion ? |
| 20 | Did n't he come with erm , Nick ? |
| 21 | Why did n't he come to my house for ? |
| 22 | Last year did n't he play at right back ? |
| 23 | Same goes , I supposed , for today 's batsmen ; though did n't he play on better pitches ? |
| 24 | Did n't he fight in Spain ? ’ |
| 25 | Why did n't he try for my wallet ? ’ |
| 26 | Did nt he play at all centre midfield … i seem to remember a goal against scum ( 40 yard lob ) , where he was more left/centre midfield ? ? |