fleet
noun
the largest organized unit of naval ships grouped for tactical or other purposes.
were fleeting
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past progressiveof fleet.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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With the benefit of hindsight, several people who knew Britton say there were fleeting moments when he appeared to lack empathy.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2024
Any smiles on the two men’s faces as their knuckles touched were fleeting.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 6, 2022
When the Clippers did get stops, they were fleeting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 23, 2022
Whereas the previous flirtations with spring were fleeting, the incoming mild weather appears to be enduring.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 14, 2022
All he could conjure up were fleeting notions: He couldn’t stand up.
From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen
