address
noun
a speech or written statement, usually formal, directed to a particular group of persons.
was addressing
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past progressiveof address.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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The British government and the European Union recently sanctioned his HTX crypto exchange over alleged ties to Russia, concerns the company said at the time it was addressing.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 14, 2026
The interview, filmed Friday, was conducted on a farm in Wisconsin, where Trump was addressing farmers.
From Barron's β Jun. 7, 2026
What drew you to what the show was addressing?
From Los Angeles Times β Apr. 15, 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 β Dec. 30, 2025
He spoke as though he was addressing someone who was trying to sell him a vacuum-cleaner at the back door.
From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl
