Example sentences of "why [conj] how it [verb] " in BNC.

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1 I do n't know why or how it worked but it certainly took my mind off my voice .
2 Why or how it originated is not known , but the Lady Mayoress takes charge of it for the rest of the mayoral year , and no doubt a quick rap over the knuckles will soon curb any tendency the Lord Mayor might have to step out of line .
3 Mrs McIntyre said : ‘ The letter we have received says they do n't know why or how it happened . ’
4 Various fairly unscientific theories have been put forward over the years as to why and how it got there .
5 Why and how it happens is unknown .
6 And you promised to tell me why and how it ended .
7 No amount of exhortation , attitudinal engineering , incentive planning , or even leadership will have any permanent effect unless we understand what hierarchy is and why and how it works .
8 Is it quite clear what happens , why and how it 's treated ?
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