Example sentences of "should n't [pron] [verb] a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But what I do object to is erm virgin mothers coming along who think that , why should n't they use a man ? |
| 2 | ‘ 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 ? ’ |
| 3 | ‘ Why should n't we try a pot-shot at it ? |
| 4 | Why should n't we have a relationship ? ’ |
| 5 | But … well , should n't we wait a bit longer ? |
| 6 | Helen : Should n't we wait a couple of months ? |
| 7 | ‘ Should n't we wait a day , just in case they do find us ? ’ she put forward stiltedly , and drew his narrow-eyed inspection . |
| 8 | Should n't someone have a word with the office and tell them what happens if you try to take your Archer into Gatwick or Heathrow ? |
| 9 | Why should n't he own a limousine ? ’ |
| 10 | Should n't he order a kilo ? |
| 11 | ‘ Just because the children are easy to please , why should n't I make a bit of effort ? |
| 12 | But why should n't I have a sense of humour ? ’ |
| 13 | And why the hell should n't I have a penchant for claret ? thought Helen . |
| 14 | ‘ Should n't I get a doctor too ? ’ |
| 15 | I mean , should n't I get a doctor ? |
| 16 | Why should n't you make a mistake , like everybody else ? |
| 17 | ‘ 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 ? ’ |
| 18 | Caution is a good sign , but why should n't you have a fag to calm your nerves ? |
| 19 | I said , ‘ Should n't you have a doctor ? |
| 20 | Should n't she get a look in occasionally ? |