Sentence examples for why did not from inspiring English sources

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The phrase "why did not" is not commonly used in written English. It is considered more outdated or formal phrasing, and is often replaced by "why didn't" in modern language. Example: "Why did not you tell me about the changes to the schedule?" This sentence is still grammatically correct and understandable, but it may sound more formal or stilted compared to "Why didn't you tell me about the changes to the schedule?".

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Why did not The Economist counsel raising margin requirements?

The Economist

Mr. T. P. O'Connor asked why did not the parties come together again.

The Guardian

Why did not one of the "hundreds of people" LaBeouf says saw his alleged rapist walk out of the Cohen gallery – people who posted hundreds of tweets, YouTube videos and blog posts from the event – mention the incident?

The Guardian - Film

Why? Did not these meaner fabrics equally clothe the leg?" But then there are times when it's the silk stockings that are wrong or common: you can turn to Agatha Christie for clarity on this distinction.

The Guardian - Books

Donald Brown, president of the company, said he was not familiar with the provisions of the treaty and added: "If we were violating the treaty as intimated, why did not somebody say something?" 1959 Khrushchev Backs Disarming UNITED NATIONS, N.Y.

The New York Times

"[Isis] claims that having graves inside mosques is heretical but what about the Qur'an, why did not they remove the Qur'an from the mosque before destroying it?" one resident, who did not wish to be named, asked the Guardian.

The Guardian

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