fleet
noun
the largest organized unit of naval ships grouped for tactical or other purposes.
is fleeting
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present progressiveof fleet (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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His peregrinations are the prelude to a love story as passionate as it is fleeting.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
But history’s greatest warriors know — to quote the conclusion of the Oscar-winning biopic “Patton” — that glory is fleeting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2026
Darnold realizes that NFL success is fleeting and relationships can unravel fast.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 9, 2026
When the world has ended, peace is fleeting.
From Salon ● Apr. 13, 2025
“Most celebrity is fleeting, but when you’re a scythe, your defining deeds stand forever. Take my advice, Citra, and remain undefined.”
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
