address
noun
a speech or written statement, usually formal, directed to a particular group of persons.
addressing
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present participleof address.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The FAA says operators and local community leaders have primary responsibility for addressing any community concerns.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
Pearson has called for addressing the root causes of crime by improving schools and economic opportunities instead of a singular focus on incarceration.
From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026
“There are no capacity or supply-chain constraints in terms of addressing that,” John Wall, chief financial officer, said in the company’s earnings call on Monday.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026
Pawlikowski has said that he keeps returning to the past in his films because addressing our modern ills directly would be too daunting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
Ekon exchanged a glance with Koffi, who seemed just as nervous as he was, before addressing the goddess again.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
