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have been fleeting

  • present perfect progressive
    of fleet.
    fleet
    noun
    the largest organized unit of naval ships grouped for tactical or other purposes.

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There have been fleeting moments and two-game stretches where it seemed possible.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 29, 2023

During the intervening years, there have been fleeting moments when it seemed the club was moving in a forward direction.

From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2022

Stock market sell-offs over the last few years have been fleeting.

From Reuters ● Sep. 20, 2021

Moments of San Diego baseball superiority have been fleeting.

From New York Times ● Apr. 19, 2021

There have been fleeting and feeble attempts in Latin America to indigenize the Christmas gift-bringer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2016