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Not acting still? (7)

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I believe the answer is:

resting

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This clue might be a double definition.

'not acting' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to bodily activities as well as being present participle verbs.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'still?' is the second definition.
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(Other definitions for resting that I've seen before include "Taking it easy" , "At ease" , "(Of actors) currently unemployed" , "not in a cast" , "Out of work (acting)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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