Still. vs Still she stood.

Both phrases are correct, but they serve different purposes. "Still." is a standalone word that can be used to indicate a continuation or persistence of a situation. "Still she stood." is a complete sentence that provides more context and describes a specific action or state of standing.

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This is correct and commonly used in English as a standalone word to indicate a continuation or persistence of a situation.

"Still."

This word can be used to show that a situation remains the same or continues despite other factors. It can be used at the end of a sentence to emphasize the ongoing nature of something.

Examples:

She was tired, but she still managed to finish the race.
I told him to stop, but he still kept talking.
The rain continued to fall, but the game still went on.
I can't believe he still hasn't arrived.
He said he would call, but I'm still waiting.

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Still. In front of the clashes there are those who reported a lack of organization, invoking the reassuring presence of some service order to protect the most.
Grace honey, please stay still.
That's because you never stay still.
Still. Maybe we can find something.
Still. Here's to the start of a good story.
And nobody heard anything about them and does not know. Still.
Contrary to all denials this legend lives still.
Put park, separate trees remained still.
Those which reigned behind the iron curtain were omnipotent still.
Still. I can't call the boys off now.
Still. You can't be in Kingman.
Saw a picture called The Day The Earth Stood Still.
Still. Mothers and babies first, I suppose.
I admire what you do, Mr. Still.
His funds will come from Mr. Still.
Still. I guess it was my job.
He conducted a performance of Darker America, written in 1924 by African-American composer William Grant Still.
Still. Young men make such bad lovers.
Still. If Joan found out...

This is correct and commonly used in English as a complete sentence to describe a specific action or state of standing.

"Still she stood."

This phrase is a complete sentence that describes a specific action or state of standing. It provides more context and detail compared to the standalone word "still."

Examples:

Amidst the chaos, still she stood, unwavering.
Despite the criticism, still she stood tall.
In the face of adversity, still she stood strong.
As the storm raged on, still she stood firm.
Even when others faltered, still she stood resolute.

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... then her voice sunk, And her great eyes began again to fill, Though still she stood right up, and never shrunk, But spoke on bravely, glorious lady fair!
The spear went through Gulveig. But still she stood smiling at the Gods. A second time Odin hurled his spear. A second time Gungnir. p. 153. pierced the witch.
Still she stood, with her colorless lips apart, while a shudder. Ran through her frame, and, forgotten, the flowerets dropped from her fingers, And from her eyes ...
She stood still. She stood near the bus shelter, but not beneath it, a metal roof held up by four high wooden poles. She stood still. She stood next to one of the ...

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