Sting is the cryptic outcome of this still (8)

I believe the answer is:

standing

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'still' is the definition.
(synonyms)

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for standing that I've seen before include "Still in" , "Good repute" , "Upright" , "one sort of committee?" , "Social reputation" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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