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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By August, the council had reinstated its five-star hygiene rating after it found the "business had addressed all matters identified during the original inspection".
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
A 2018 environmental assessment report identified an increase in the frequency and severity of floods as the project’s greatest climate risk, and said design modifications had addressed those concerns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 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
And then, just as Wilbur was settling down for his morning nap, he heard again the thin voice that had addressed him the night before.
From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White
