Example sentences of "[modal v] [not/n't] [pers pn] [verb] [art] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Should not we support the negotiating process now under way through the Conference for a Democratic South Africa , and so secure the maintenance of international pressure for rapid progress towards a new , genuinely democratic constitutional order ? |
| 2 | Before the Minister takes the mote out of Europe 's eye , should not he take the beam out of his own ? |
| 3 | But what I do object to is erm virgin mothers coming along who think that , why should n't they use a man ? |
| 4 | So why should n't they seize the opportunity to boost the crowd on Wednesday ? |
| 5 | If someone is playing rugby full-time in that country then why should n't they have the opportunity ? |
| 6 | ‘ Should n't we inform the Minister ? ’ |
| 7 | Should n't we bite the bullet now and legislate , as many are suggesting ? |
| 8 | ‘ Since we 've got our captive financial expert at our mercy tonight , and since we so rarely have the pleasure of seeing him , should n't we demand a progress report ? ’ |
| 9 | ‘ Why should n't we try a pot-shot at it ? |
| 10 | Why should n't we take the money the captain owes us ? |
| 11 | Why should n't we have a relationship ? ’ |
| 12 | Should n't we have the courage to embrace that power ? ’ |
| 13 | Should n't we have the courage to say ‘ This is not a terribly good idea ? ’ |
| 14 | But … well , should n't we wait a bit longer ? |
| 15 | Helen : Should n't we wait a couple of months ? |
| 16 | ‘ Should n't we wait a day , just in case they do find us ? ’ she put forward stiltedly , and drew his narrow-eyed inspection . |
| 17 | Why should n't he own a limousine ? ’ |
| 18 | Should n't he order a kilo ? |
| 19 | ‘ Just because the children are easy to please , why should n't I make a bit of effort ? |
| 20 | But why should n't I have a sense of humour ? ’ |
| 21 | And why the hell should n't I have a penchant for claret ? thought Helen . |
| 22 | ‘ Should n't I get a doctor too ? ’ |
| 23 | I mean , should n't I get a doctor ? |
| 24 | Why should n't you make a mistake , like everybody else ? |
| 25 | ‘ I fancy it very much , ’ she said , and checked her watch , ‘ but it 's well past three and it 's a long drive to Lisbon , so should n't you make a start ? ’ |
| 26 | You 're colleagues , friends — why should n't you hide the truth of what he did ? ’ |
| 27 | ‘ Should n't you use the siren ? ’ |
| 28 | Caution is a good sign , but why should n't you have a fag to calm your nerves ? |
| 29 | I said , ‘ Should n't you have a doctor ? |
| 30 | Should n't she get a look in occasionally ? |