address
noun
a speech or written statement, usually formal, directed to a particular group of persons.
had addressed
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past perfectof address.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The skipper also revealed he had addressed the squad before they began training in preparation for the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's, beginning on Thursday.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Johnson claimed that Kean had addressed the matter “appropriately” and bragged about texting the Republican to tell him, “We’re in your corner and we’re behind you 100%.”
From Salon ● Jul. 2, 2026
Management had addressed those concerns on the earnings call, noting that growth in some regions remained strong despite overlapping with rivals and that some of its best-selling locations are nearby legacy peers.
From Barron's ● May 7, 2026
He added: “And I felt that I had addressed what was a difficult situation internally as early as I could.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 19, 2025
I remembered in Pan’s cave, how the wild god had addressed each one of us individually .. . except Nico.
From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan
