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Sun 25 Jul, 2010 11:39 pm
Quote:Besides declines in overall confidence in some countries, strong endorsement of Obama eroded in countries where he remains broadly popular. Notably, in Britain, France, Germany, and Japan, fewer this year say they have a lot of confidence in Obama’s judgment regarding world affairs, while more say some confidence; still there was no increase in the percentage expressing no confidence in Obama in these countries.
What is the meaning of "still" in this sentence?
fewer / say (that) they have / confidence
in Obama’s judgment regarding world affairs,
while
more / say / some confidence
still
there/ was / no increase
in percentage / expressing / no confidence
"still" could also mean "in spite of that'