address
noun
a speech or written statement, usually formal, directed to a particular group of persons.
have been addressing
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present perfect progressiveof address.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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“By and large for 30 years we have been addressing crime in the same way,” McNamara said.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 6, 2021
Manager Joe Maddon said Thursday in a video call that he and coaches have been addressing the problem since pitchers and catchers first gathered for spring training in February.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2020
But he could as well have been addressing the networks themselves, and the environment of strife they thrive in.
From New York Times ● Aug. 31, 2018
If you knew his “work style” causes turnover, you should have been addressing this whether or not you knew about Bill applying for new jobs.
From Slate ● Apr. 3, 2018
He might have been addressing so many statues, as he went on— “And Mr Dennis Clareborough.”
From Blind Policy by George Manville Fenn
