Example sentences of "do [adv] [pron] [vb infin] [pers pn] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ But did n't you tell them the truth ? |
| 2 | ‘ Why did n't you tell me the date for the birth had changed ? |
| 3 | ‘ Why did n't you tell us the floor 's covered in puke ? ’ he said angrily , hopping on one foot . |
| 4 | I mean , why did n't she tell me the truth , I can understand you know , I could , you know , I could perha if she 'd just tell me the truth you know tell me why she 's u , what she 's up to and that . |
| 5 | Why did n't he tell me the truth ? |
| 6 | Why do n't they give them the money to carry on and do all the good work they 've done , which is well worthwhile . |
| 7 | Why do n't I show you the place where Mountbatten was killed ? ’ |
| 8 | ‘ Why do n't you give me the bottle , instead of two-at-a-time ? |
| 9 | I said well , why do n't you call me the proper name , is it a ? |
| 10 | But if the Home Secretary feels that we can have more , er , er , police officers , why does n't he give us the money so we can employ them . |