Example sentences of "still [vb pp] on [art] [noun pl] " in BNC.

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1 The array did not fall completely into disuse , and the crown still relied on the sheriffs to call the posse comitatus to deal with local disturbances .
2 The Combination Acts brought the state into a more manifestly repressive role against trade unions , although the initiation of proceedings still rested on the employers .
3 Much still rested on the provisions of local Acts for improvement schemes .
4 I accept that there are some anomalies on the 1984 map , but it is still focused on the areas of greatest need .
5 Exactly how this is achieved is not clear , for experiments using 10 per cent HCI show that although the mineral content of the bones and dentine is removed , leaving the bones with a soft rubbery texture , there is usually some enamel still left on the teeth .
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