Example sentences of "then [Wh adv] [verb] n't " in BNC.
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| 1 | Then why had n't he said ? |
| 2 | If Alain had been intrigued by her colouring since he had first seen her then why had n't Marguerite said so ? |
| 3 | I do , clearly , do n't I. Then why do n't I like it ? ) |
| 4 | ‘ Then why does n't she visit me ? ’ |
| 5 | ‘ Then why does n't he write to me ? ’ |
| 6 | ‘ Then why does n't he hop it ? ’ demanded Lydia . |
| 7 | Ellen said , ‘ Then why does n't she go on a diet ? ’ |
| 8 | ‘ Then why does n't he — ’ She stopped dead , blushing to the roots of her hair . |
| 9 | If there is a God of love , a God who cares then why does n't he do something about it ? |
| 10 | 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 ? |
| 11 | ‘ Then why do n't you get a new set ? ’ asked Jane . |
| 12 | If this is true , then why do n't they roll right at the surface like 80 per cent of other bream ? |
| 13 | Course he says ‘ Yes ’ , and you say ‘ Then why do n't you protect her future with this handy-dandy $10.000 policy ? ’ |
| 14 | ‘ Then why do n't you just give it to him ? ’ |
| 15 | If you 're so intent on keeping the young alive then why do n't you ban rock climbing ? |
| 16 | ‘ Then why do n't you buy yours where he buys his ? ’ |
| 17 | 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 . |
| 18 | ‘ Then why do n't you arrest him ? ’ |
| 19 | ‘ Then why do n't we look at this scenario ? ’ said Branson . |
| 20 | ‘ Then why do n't you promise , ma'am ? |
| 21 | ‘ Then why do n't you just call the police ? ’ the younger woman said , agitated . |
| 22 | ‘ 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 ? ’ |
| 23 | ‘ Then why do n't you call a policeman ? |
| 24 | 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 . |
| 25 | ‘ Then why do n't you quit , if your conscience is bothering you ? |
| 26 | ‘ Then why do n't we simply drive back ? |
| 27 | ‘ Then why do n't you go to Mr Rowse ? ’ said Apricot . |
| 28 | Then why do n't you go ? |
| 29 | ‘ Then why do n't you tell her so in plain language ? |
| 30 | 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 |