Examples of 'were still standing' in a sentence
Meaning of "were still standing"
The phrase 'were still standing' means that a person or a group of people are physically upright and not sitting or lying down. In a metaphorical sense, it is often used to convey resilience, perseverance, or overcoming challenges, suggesting that despite difficulties, obstacles, or setbacks, someone or a group has endured and maintained their position or resolve
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were still standing
An hour later they were still standing there.
They were still standing in front of their seats.
All our large trees were still standing.
The horses were still standing loyally in their place.
The storehouse and the barn were still standing.
Trees that were still standing had been stripped of their foliage.
Three of the students were still standing.
We were still standing in the corridor.
Two buildings were still standing.
Either everything was destroyed or only a few ruins were still standing.
So far they were still standing.
Only the peripheral and partition brick walls were still standing.
And both were still standing.
Only the most well defended cities were still standing.
Lots were still standing.
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Just under half of the drums were still standing.
Friends were still standing.
Only a few of the houses and buildings were still standing.
Only five men were still standing when they finally surrendered.
I saw enemies become dazed even if they were still standing.
Which shocks of wheat were still standing in the fields among the.
Those who survived found their shelter in the cities that were still standing.
They were still standing that way after he had left them.
I remember his presence as if he were still standing here in front of me.
We were still standing in the kitchen while she was finishing me off.
Nothing indicates that they were still standing at that time.
Survivors sought refuge in attics and on the roofs of homes that were still standing.
Arbors were still standing.
At that time only three of the four perimeter walls were still standing.
The houses that were still standing were occupied by soldiers.
Luckily the walls and the hall which is under the flat roof were still standing.
Those three dull apprentices were still standing dumbfoundedly in the same place.
Our own house was full of broken glass but the walls were still standing.
I am actually surprised we were still standing at midnight when Jeanette finally joined us.
At that point in time both Towers were still standing.
The party members were still standing and staring at the strange Orc.
Several original JMWAVE buildings were still standing.
Only four homes were still standing on Great Guana Cay.
The walls of the Tuileries Palace were still standing.
And you were still standing there, looking at me.
He polled everyone to see if they were still standing by the story.
They were still standing where they were, frowning and listening.
Lance gestured to the group who were still standing around.
Both cars were still standing in their designated spot, hidden from sight.
I noticed that the few people that were still standing up had begun to sit down.
We were still standing in the doorway to Barbara's room.
This other young man and I were still standing there watching.
The interior of the Tuileries Palace was completely destroyed, but the walls were still standing.
My friend and I were still standing there.
When the smoke finally cleared, both ladies were still standing.
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She gave me a standing invite to this place
Standing extension of invitation to the mandate holders
Because you are standing inside it right now
Examples of using Still
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I still cling to the hope of being employed as an official
My nerves have still not quite recovered
Still a little bit shaky and tense
