Example sentences of "could [not/n't] it [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ It 's all right for them , why could n't it have been their child who died ? ’ |
| 2 | Could n't it have been to escape from having to realize that she 'd killed her lover ? |
| 3 | ‘ Could n't it have been Maggie ? ’ |
| 4 | If he had to be shifted to Ireland , why could n't it have been Dublin where he 'd at least have been nearer to Elizabeth and might have managed to hop over to England more often . |
| 5 | Why could n't it have gone right ? |
| 6 | Why could n't it have been a total stranger ? |
| 7 | ‘ Could n't it have waited ? ’ |
| 8 | Could n't it wait until then ? ’ |
| 9 | could n't it going doing taking an active part in charity work within the school or within the community . |