Example sentences of "still be " in BNC.
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| 1 | The art discussed may still be in situ , or at least in the country of its origin ; hence the immense attraction of travel to the sites of great civilisations such as Egypt or Mexico . |
| 2 | If there is an element of design on Pechorin 's part in the duel he fights , an element which incorporates a knowledge of the loaded dice to be employed by his opponent in the form of an unloaded pistol , the outcome can still be ascribed to chance , in a sense that must be meant to characterise the hero 's fine indifference . |
| 3 | If I never did anything but sit in this room and powder my face and tell you what a clever fool you are , i should still be heavens high above the millions of common women who do their domestic duty , and sacrifice themselves , and run Trade departments and all the rest of the vulgarities . |
| 4 | The way in which the morality received by the state from the Roman catholic church could create conflict within the state but still be transferred into the coercive sphere of state activity can be seen in two cases in particular . |
| 5 | This book would still be essential purchasing without them . |
| 6 | ‘ But I would still be a lady , would n't I ? ’ |
| 7 | ‘ It must still be pretty expensive , though ? ’ |
| 8 | When planning screens make sure that all areas will still be readily accessible , not only so you can enjoy the whole garden but also to make planting and maintenance easier . |
| 9 | However , despite careful instruction , there will still be incidents in which the airbrakes open during a launch . |
| 10 | With no airbrake the glider will float some distance even at low speed , and it must still be held off for a proper touchdown . |
| 11 | However , the aileron may well still be effective , and in most gliders applying the aileron to stop the wing dropping at the stall , while not recommended , does not have any noticeable tendency to cause further stalling at the tip . |
| 12 | Where the points score is equal , a decision can still be given if the panel thinks that one contestant used better techniques , used a greater variety of effective techniques , or made more of the running . |
| 13 | Bear in mind that a sliding reverse punch covers a lot of ground and a slightly taller opponent may still be able to punch you while your own fists are out of range . |
| 14 | My grandfather was born at Farrochil , on Bolfracks Hill — we would still be there — but was my father to slave at carting stones from the Menzies 's quarry for old Wade to build his damned bridge ? |
| 15 | But the families in the little awkward places , at the heads of the small glens , on boggy ground that would not drain — they were nearly helpless , they trembled on the threshold of destitution , impaled on the horn of the one-year lease , uncertain whether it was worth going into debt to improve the ground and knowing that , even if they did , they could still be turned out next term day and their place annexed to the holding of a better-off neighbour . |
| 16 | Cameron and Menzies looked at each other , searching for signs of belief that something could still be made of the occasion . |
| 17 | If they had said this about the Paris workmen , Louis would still be on the throne … |
| 18 | Harold MacMillan , Prime Minister , might still be saying to the electorate that they had never had it so good — which was true in terms of the change-round from post-war reconstruction , wartime destruction , and the days of depression ; but to someone of Leonard 's background , from Canada , the place was a bore . |
| 19 | ‘ We can still be friends . |
| 20 | You think if I had n't bought it and done it up at enormous personal cost this cottage would still be standing ? ’ |
| 21 | Soon all who were following me were leading me so the chances were that they were not following me though they could still be following me by leading me and then waiting around to ambush etcetera etcetera ; but of course not . |
| 22 | People disabled after the age of 65 will still be able to claim Attendance Allowance . |
| 23 | There will still be a system of rebates for people on low incomes but there will no longer be a minimum contribution — so some people will be entitled to 100 per cent rebates . |
| 24 | If someone else was paying rates on your behalf then you may still be counted as a ratepayer so check with your council if you are unsure whether you qualify . |
| 25 | Thanks to those who responded to our request for information last month — we would still be very interested to receive any information about your own Coldwatch activities and your use of the Coldwatch pack and leaflet . |
| 26 | But at the end of 1989 Mark 2s were still well in evidence ( particularly the air-conditioned types ) and Mark 1 coaches will still be found on occasional reliefs or specials as well as some daily Network SouthEast locomotive-hauled services ( especially out of Paddington ) for some time to come . |
| 27 | But they can still be loan-tied , which means the nationals will still effectively control these outlets . |
| 28 | The dinosaurs can have Scafell until they die out , then if anyone can still be bothered to walk ( ! ) up there , I 'm sure a line or two of bolts would n't go amiss . |
| 29 | Once the definition has changed ( and that was before publication of the guide ) then the criticism of the style of ascent could have been dropped , but of course it was not , and can still be seen amidst ascents where the rock is scarcely touched . |
| 30 | Bear in mind that even though the wire will not present an electrical hazard , it should still be buried : trailing cables are dangerous by day and even more so in the dark . |