fleet
noun
the largest organized unit of naval ships grouped for tactical or other purposes.
has been fleeting
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present perfect progressiveof fleet (3rd person singular).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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Ibrahima Konate's poor form is irrelevant as he is a central defender and Liverpool lack cover, but Cody Gakpo's contribution on the left flank has been fleeting this season, the Netherlands international too predictable.
From BBC ● Dec. 11, 2025
While Irving is a scoring dynamo, John Wall exhibited his all-around repertoire with a dose of veracity that has been fleeting from him this season.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 28, 2016
The chemistry between Kopitar and Gaborik has been fleeting this season because Gaborik has visibly struggled during the first quarter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 23, 2015
But the optimism has been fleeting; the company has grappled with service failures, weak product introductions and dwindling market share.
From New York Times ● Dec. 29, 2011
Harry Redknapp has been told that he needs to sell in order to improve his squad but interest in the once promising Jermaine Jenas, Jermain Defoe and Sébastien Bassong, among others, has been fleeting.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 30, 2011
