- present participle of address.
addressing
Example Sentences
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VA mental health staff have developed deep expertise in addressing the particular needs of vets.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026
Strengthening the surrounding muscle and addressing the inflammation in the area should help stabilize and take pressure off the inside of his elbow.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
In his fiery maiden speech - addressing troops at a nearby military base - de la Espriella pledged to crush armed insurgents, rebuild Colombia and defend democracy "by reason or by force".
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
A clearer understanding of how these neurons function could eventually contribute to new ways of addressing motivational deficits, including loss of motivation and difficulty maintaining goal-directed behavior.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026
“You must taste,” said my sister, addressing the guests with her best grace—“you must taste, to finish with, such a delightful and delicious present of Uncle Pumblechook’s!”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
