Example sentences of "should not we " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ And in spite of doubts , ’ the abbot reminded them wryly , ‘ should not we still be thinking the same ? |
| 2 | When it comes to Opposition claims about NHS trusts , should not we bear in mind that , two years ago , the hon. Member for Livingston ( Mr. Cook ) was telling everyone that general practitioner contracts would result in less time being spent with patients ? |
| 3 | In view of the number of military establishments underused and basically secure , should not we use those — and , if need be , make use of military personnel , too — to enable us to stop the amazing amount of re-offending by those on non-custodial sentences ? |
| 4 | Should not we include such a policy in our manifesto for the next general election ? |
| 5 | Should not we now bend our efforts to supporting the proposal that the Minister mentioned and to finding some way of compensating those who have lost dearly ? |
| 6 | Should not we as a practical matter offer them the facilities of Burghfield and Dounreay to do something about the beryllium and other toxic compounds which are doubtless leaking from ill-maintained equipment ? |
| 7 | 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 ? |
| 8 | Codes of practice set out by bodies such as the RYA to avoid the effects of contaminated waterways are all very well , but should n't we be taking direct action upon the problem itself — rather than making the best of a bad job ? |
| 9 | Why should n't we ask . |
| 10 | A common response is : ‘ You send us wine , why should n't we send you heroin ? ’ |
| 11 | ‘ Guess we should be consistent , should n't we ? |
| 12 | ‘ But should n't we both … ’ |
| 13 | ‘ Should n't we … ? ’ |
| 14 | My point is that before we try to improve the public image of chemists and chemistry , should n't we take steps to ensure that the public know which profession we are talking about ? |
| 15 | ‘ Should n't we record it ? ’ |
| 16 | ‘ Should n't we inform the Minister ? ’ |
| 17 | And if Central Office have dumped their library why should n't we ? |
| 18 | The best you can do is silks for a jockey skullcap , but should n't we be able to buy hats covered with light or reflective materials , instead of velvet , for road use ? |
| 19 | ‘ Should n't we , ’ said Elinor , ‘ welcome the refugee ? |
| 20 | ‘ Should n't we get it over with ? |
| 21 | I know it sounds a bit potty , but why should n't we do that ? |
| 22 | Should n't we now be acknowledging blame rather than passing the buck ? |
| 23 | ‘ Should n't we go ? ’ she asked . |
| 24 | ‘ Why should n't we be ? |
| 25 | We talked it through and agreed we 'd had great years together and why should n't we get back together again . |
| 26 | Should n't we bite the bullet now and legislate , as many are suggesting ? |
| 27 | Should n't we check through the house to be sure nobody 's been in ? ’ |
| 28 | ‘ Should n't we go for the midwife ? ’ |
| 29 | Helen : Should n't we wait a couple of months ? |
| 30 | ‘ It 's important we keep our run going and why should n't we think ourselves genuine title contenders . ’ |