address
noun
a speech or written statement, usually formal, directed to a particular group of persons.
has addressed
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present perfectof address (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Mourinho has addressed speculation that Alexander-Arnold could leave Real Madrid in January, admitting that difficult selection decisions can be painful but insisting that the team's needs must come first.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
De Zerbi may feel he has addressed some of the ills in a squad that has finished 17th in the Premier League two seasons in succession.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
Number of times a British monarch has addressed Congress in joint session, after Britain’s King Charles did so on Tuesday with a speech marking the 250th anniversary of American independence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
Becerra said the controversy is one he has addressed publicly for years, including in multiple congressional hearings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 27, 2026
He wrote, “There is virtually no case law whatsoever in the entire United States that has addressed it. The technology is just too new.”
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
