Example sentences of "[adv] should [not/n't] [pron] be [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | And why ever should n't you be pleased , love ? |
| 2 | If all is relative , then protest against racism , sexism and so forth is at root an arbitrary subjective one — why should n't somebody be racist if all is a matter of mere opinion or expediency ? |
| 3 | ‘ Why should n't we be married ? ’ |
| 4 | If it 's good enough for my mates , why should n't it be good enough for me ? ’ |
| 5 | ‘ Why should n't it be accessible ? ’ |
| 6 | I said , ‘ Why should n't it be real ? |
| 7 | But why should n't it be true ? she reasoned . |
| 8 | ‘ Why should n't it be different this time ? ’ |
| 9 | Why should n't you be fond of the child ? |
| 10 | ‘ Why should n't I be sorry for her ? ’ |
| 11 | Why should n't I be nice to him ? |
| 12 | ‘ I pay enough for the poor with my taxes , ’ he said , ‘ so why should n't I be able to make use of them in my work ? |
| 13 | ‘ So why should n't I be happy married to Harry ? ’ |
| 14 | Why should n't she be happy in there ? ’ |
| 15 | Why should n't there be tough energy efficiency standards to protect us and the environment from unnecessary pollution , ’ said Mr Smith . |
| 16 | At the back of her mind a small demon was saying : ‘ Why should n't he be upset ? |
| 17 | Why should n't he be cheerful and silly ? |
| 18 | And yet why should n't he be fond of her . |