why is not anyone buying anything? vs why is no one buying anything?

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Why is not anyone buying anything?' is less common and sounds a bit awkward compared to 'Why is no one buying anything?' which is the more natural and commonly used form.

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why is not anyone buying anything?

This phrase is correct but less common and sounds a bit awkward.

This phrase is grammatically correct but less commonly used. It can be used to emphasize the negation 'not' in the sentence.

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This is not anyone's home.
This is not anyone's home.
That's never stopped her from buying anything anyone sells.
Here is someone you, there is not anyone.
I sincerely hope that it is not anyone's ideological view of what is safe and right that will be put forward, but information with a proper scientific basis.
There is not anyone that is afraid of their wives but men who respect their wives
I.D. on anyone buying a slurpy.
She sold her soul, but no-one's buying anything else.
I'm not buying anything from you.
They don't like me sitting here and not buying anything.
If you're not buying anything, stay outside.
With this economy nobody is buying anything anyway.
I can't afford buying anything.
Is anyone buying Lauren's lame cover as a Doctor?
I said nothing of buying anything.
I'm not buying anything from you.
Look in my bag, but know that I will not be buying anything from here...
If you're not buying anything, then move along.
I am never buying anything or praying there again.
It seems to me if you're buying anything, it should be the best.

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why is no one buying anything?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is the more natural and commonly used form to inquire about the reason for lack of purchases.

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Why is no one here to present...
Why is no-one taking this quiz seriously?
Why is no one mentioning my leadership skills?
Why is no one taking this seriously?
Why is no one listening to me?
Why is no one helping me catch this mouse?
Why is no one around to hear that?
Why is no one doing what they're supposed to do?
Then why is no one sitting with them?
Why is no one interested in ensuring that foodstuffs are as natural as possible?
She sold her soul, but no-one's buying anything else.
It just happened on the field. Okay, why is no one taking this as good news?
Why is no one going to the hospital and asking about what's on his phone?
He did the same with your daughter, - or why is no one else ill?
It just happened on the field. Okay, why is no one taking this as good news?
Why is no one coming to my happenings?
And why is no one ever says, "I think he's down there now, smiling up at us."
Why is no one in this House or in the European Council talking about the external value of the euro?
- There is no one outside.
There is no one who can.

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