Example sentences of "it still [verb] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He seemed to think it still contained traces of humanity , for he continued : |
| 2 | The one used in London can handle fifty million pieces of information in one second , and it still takes minutes to produce a forecast for a few days ahead . |
| 3 | Erm because it is an onerous task , erm onerous in terms of the time that needs spending doing the job even if it 's relatively simple in terms of what needs to be done it still takes time and there 's still running around to do . |
| 4 | The troopers were scattering away from Christine , thrashing through the foam , well aware that although the executive transporter had no weight , it still had mass , and hence momentum . |
| 5 | The Westboro company is able to shrug off the small but steady and grinding losses because it still had $196.2m in cash and marketable securities at the end of the quarter . |
| 6 | Commenting on its reduced second quarter loss ( figures , page seven ) , Data General Corp said that while it was n't satisfied with its overall results , it was encouraged by the continued success of its AViiON family of Unix computers , which showed significant growth over the year-ago quarter , and it remains cautious for the short-term because of the weak worldwide economy and because it sees no evidence that industry-wide pricing pressures will abate in the near future ; the Westboro company is able to shrug off the small but steady and grinding losses because it still had $196.2m in cash and marketable securities at the end of the quarter . |
| 7 | If that was the case , it seemed unlikely that he would ever be able to return safely to the Middle East , but three months later , the DIA showed it still had plans for him . |
| 8 | To them it still had meaning . |
| 9 | They had such a tiny life cycle it still had trainer wheels on it . |
| 10 | But it still had transverse-leaf springing . |
| 11 | Two er requirements for the future that er seem to be er er desirable are stealth and what could be stealthier than the present generation of aircraft and secondly to prevent you having to go over your target you 're likely to be shot down so that you need a stand up weapon capability , er if the payload is somewhat limited can it still carry stand off weapons that are effective ? |
| 12 | The thought of it still sends shivers throughout me . |
| 13 | Tonight Northampton Council said it was suprised , but the planning permission will last five years , and it still hopes Coca-Cola will move in when the economy improves . |
| 14 | Just think of the Titanic — everyone knew where she went down , but it still took years to find her . ’ |
| 15 | Compaq Computer Corp and its 80486 interests , not any technical or manufacturing woes , are behind Intel Corp 's decision to delay the Pentium until May , BusinessWeek claims : well , schucks , that 's not what we hear — our sources , who are cooling their heels waiting for chips , continue to think that Intel is having problems making the parts in quantity ; given the new timetable , it still says samples should be more available than they are . |
| 16 | But it still presents problems for those seeking to analyse the changing nature of British local politics . |
| 17 | One thing he had confirmed , though , was the fact that he was living at Brooklands , his mother 's home , so Nina had been quite right in that respect , but it still left Rachel wondering why . |
| 18 | Chancroid is generally less common than it used to be , and is very rarely seen in Northern Europe , although it still poses problems in Asia and parts of Africa . |
| 19 | Perhaps she should buy a copy of Spare Rib , and see if it still carried adverts for consciousness-raising groups . |
| 20 | He 's initially armed with an Armalite AR-15 rifle ; this is the least powerful of the weapons available but it still cases loadsa damage . |
| 21 | On 7 June 1786 the society noted that it still lacked information on which to base any specific resolution for the encouragement of scientific farriery and the matter was put aside . |
| 22 | Even though Everton replied instantly , it still seemed Liverpool would win . |
| 23 | To avoid a wasted journey , readers are advised to use the telephone numbers provided to check with the organisers that a particular event it still taking place . ) |
| 24 | It still retains control , under other names , in Central Asia and other localities , but is a shadow of its former dominant self . |
| 25 | It still retains exhibition rooms for the Gallery 's use . |
| 26 | Only 5 miles north of Oxford , Kidlington belies its modern appearance for it once was an ancient settlement , and in some quiet corners , it still retains vestiges of a village past . |
| 27 | Although the atmosphere at Fontainebleau was much more relaxed than that of the Tuileries , it still presented problems for the sovereigns in that guests had to be entertained . |
| 28 | It still leaves room for doubt about whether a fifty-year cycle is evident from the data . |
| 29 | It still needed courage to make the decision , since he could n't be sure how the fans and the horses would react to him . |
| 30 | Sir Maurice reportedly decided to reduce MI6 's role in Ireland , although it still conducted operations on the continent and against IRA gun runners in North America . |