Example sentences of "reason [Wh adv] we could [not/n't] [vb infin] " in BNC.

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1 They got us off and the bus disappeared , but there was still a reason why we could not board — they never let on what it was — — and we stood on the tarmac for a long time before being herded to the back entrance .
2 The wind was only slightly stronger and the reservoir a little choppier , but most of the others were out already and managing fine , so I saw no reason why we could n't do the same .
3 a reason why we could n't have is there ?
4 The house was identified and purchased , and I do n't see any reason why we could n't have a stay of two or three days or a week to get time to move things properly . ’
5 So the next time we meet , providing your happy and you understand all my recommendations , is there any reason why we could n't proceed ?
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