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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“One of the biggest pushes for us in thinking about getting back into oncology was addressing this unmet need.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
The health board said it was addressing the concerns, and looking at improvements in the way it works with universities and research institutions.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
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
Duane froze, uncertain whether the man was addressing him because he was still staring out at the water.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
