was addressing
- past progressive of address.
Example Sentences
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The interview, filmed Friday, was conducted on a farm in Wisconsin, where Trump was addressing farmers.
From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 2026
Rubio was addressing Joey Freeman, the vice president of state affairs for the LA28 Organizing Committee, who testified before lawmakers.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026
Police warned ahead of the protest—which happened on the same night that Herzog was addressing a crowd elsewhere in the city—that they would not tolerate any obstructions to traffic or other pedestrians.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 11, 2026
The charity boss revealed she received the letter about her proposed honour on 26 November, the day Chancellor Rachel Reeves was addressing MPs in the Commons.
From BBC ● Dec. 30, 2025
TfVhy, Mr Stevens, I should think I was addressing your father.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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