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They are still vs They still are

Both "they are still" and "they still are" are correct and commonly used in English. The placement of the adverb "still" before or after the verb "are" doesn't change the phrase's meaning.
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They are still

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that a particular situation or state continues to exist at the present time.

Examples:

  • They are still waiting for the bus.
  • They are still working on the project.
  • They are still in love after all these years.
  • Apr 25, 2022 ... Currently I'm running into the issue that i cannot delete an old property, when they are still being used in a view.
  • Oct 15, 2019 ... I've had my APs for 3 weeks now and recently whenever I take them out after about five minutes I feel like they are still in.
  • Aug 10, 2021 ... The reform of prisons has been my life's work, but they are still utterly broken ... Nobody really cares about prisons. They are so far removed ...
  • Feb 23, 2016 ... All related (73). Recommended. Profile photo for Assistant. Assistant. Bot. ·. Aug 17. Upvote ·. Profile photo for Kaydan Livedo.
  • Apr 2, 2024 ... 5 year anniversary and they are still everywhere. Discussion. Many ... It honestly is truly is something special.
  • Nov 6, 2020 ... I cannot see my workflows but they are still running. Susan Holsapple ✭. 11/06/20 in Smartsheet Basics. I set up workflows ...
  • imessage blocking Okay so I've recently just blocked someone on iMessage and they are still able to send me texts even tho when I go in my settings and look ...
  • NoCode Monkey - are they are still around? Get Help · Bea2002 August 7, 2023, 9:46am 1. Do you guys know if NoCodeMonkey is still around or if they left ...
  • I deleted all my photos but they are still taking up space · 1. Open iTunes on your Mac. · 2. Plug your iPad in. · 3. Check that both iTunes and your iPad both say ...
  • Jul 13, 2009 ... Computer crashed & now VW2008 files think they are still in use... lwaIT. By lwaIT. July 13, 2009 in Architecture · Followers 0. Reply to this ...

Alternatives:

  • they are yet
  • they are even
  • they are even now
  • they are even still
  • they are even yet

They still are

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is also used to indicate that a particular situation or state continues to exist at the present time.

Examples:

  • They still are the best team in the league.
  • They still are good friends despite the distance.
  • They still are committed to their goals.
  • Jan 9, 2020 ... A Half-century On, They Still Are Speedy, Goat, and Spike. Alumni3 MIN READ. Front row: Chris Lawson, Ronnie Lupton '71, Bruce Smith '73 ...
  • Mar 18, 2023 ... Weird they still are using the 35th anniversary logo. r ...
  • Sep 2, 2021 ... -Yes, they still are! -You kids used to be interested in animals! -We still are!
  • Sep 17, 2024 ... r/SSBM - ....they still are. Upvote 227. Downvote 11 Go to comments
  • Aug 11, 2009 ... They Still Are Boring vert-is-ninja on DeviantArthttps://www.deviantart.com/vert-is-ninja/art/They-Still-Are-Boring-133017773vert-is-ninja ...
  • Atleast, I think they still are. By Bob Engvall Dec 16, 2021, 7:37pm EST. Share this story. Share this on Facebook (opens in new window) · Share this on ...
  • Apr 11, 2024 ... They still are homeless. What I've learned documenting homeless life in Olympia.
  • Aug 1, 2024 ... Of course, our students are not ready to move into algebra and improper fractions when they still are uneasy about basic math facts. The ...
  • Aug 19, 2020 ... 'Muse: Simulation Theory'- IMAX Film Review: They Still Are Victorious in Film Form. I've always wanted to see a movie where Muse's music is ...
  • Nov 9, 2019 ... 5. Newbie (yes they still are out there) - Link NMEA Simulator to OP2 on Raspi. BartStevens Offline Member *. Posts: 76. Threads: 14

Alternatives:

  • they are yet
  • they are even
  • they are even now
  • they are even still
  • they are even yet

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