Example sentences of "why the [adj] [vb mod] " in BNC.

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1 She had no idea of how these patterns were formed in Japan , nor why the Japanese should have any interest in her paper , or in Karl Auerbach 's , or Gertrude Feinstein 's .
2 Why the French would have had 50 books , folios & sets published by this time .
3 There , many Europeans could hardly believe their ears with the excuses of why the British would not want to sign a European Charter on Environment and Health .
4 An irritated Dutch official said : ‘ If the Danes can do it with a referendum by July , I do not see why the British would need a longer time . ’
5 What I ca n't understand , though , is why the British should want to get involved . ’
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