He still vs He is still

Both "he still" and "he is still" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "He still" is used when the verb is implied or understood from the context, while "he is still" is used when emphasizing the ongoing nature of an action.

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He still

This phrase is correct and commonly used when the verb is implied or understood from the context.

This phrase is used when the verb is clear from the context or when it is omitted for brevity. It is commonly used in informal speech.

Examples:

He still hasn't called.
She still loves him.
They still don't know.
I still remember.
We still have time.

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What? He still hasn't fixed that light.
He still bears the mark of my whip on his face.
He still claims to have no idea who he or anyone else is.
He still uses this lair to perform his rituals.
He still doesn't miss a beat.
He still has nightmares about what he saw.
He still hasn't uttered a word.
He still has a chance because of you.
He still owns 7% of the company.
He still has that unused bus ticket.
He still needs to check something.
He still has the clearest motive.
He still has electrical activity in his body.
He still needs you, Rodney.
He still hasn't said a word.
He still checks the front step for the evening paper.
He still has open warrants in Philly.
He still has his pokemon cards.
He still has a Yoda pillowcase.
He still has a fair chance for recovery.

Alternatives:

He is still
He's still
He remains
He continues to be
He stays

He is still

This phrase is correct and used to emphasize the ongoing nature of an action.

This phrase is used to emphasize that a particular action or state is continuing at the present moment. It is commonly used in formal writing or when emphasis is needed.

Examples:

He is still waiting for you.
She is still working on the project.
They are still discussing the matter.
I am still considering my options.
We are still waiting for the results.

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He is still in the back garden, sire.
He is still your patient, Hannibal.
He is still trying to get nuclear ones.
He is still giving abundantly more than we can ask or think.
He is still the reason that she is down there.
He is still the reason that she is down there.
He is still conscious, but does not speak.
He is still your guy, believe me.
He is still an active member of the Maggia.
He is still alive,... but, barely breathing.
He is still improved, in particular in the expressive language.
He is still out there and we need to locate him.
He is still in the office.
He is still the Robin you remember.
He is still actively involved in the architecture and development of the product.
He is still very active in trying to hold control at the Vatican.
He is still in love with Nadia, But she's married to his brother.
He is still in an aqua park and thinks his name is Flippy.
He is still credited as a producer, and the show's credits continue to note that the series is based on his memoir.
He is still Under-Secretary of State in the ministry of de Marsay, who is now close to death.

Alternatives:

He still
He's still
He remains
He continues to be
He stays

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