fleet
noun
the largest organized unit of naval ships grouped for tactical or other purposes.
will be fleeting
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future progressiveof fleet.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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Don’t assume future financial setbacks will be fleeting, though.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
Owing to the under-risked positioning of passive investors, Wilson believes the dips will be fleeting.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 27, 2026
We might occasionally experience moments of national unity when faced with external threats or national catastrophes, but that will be fleeting.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 24, 2023
I know, when my head hits the pillow on Sunday night, that sleep will be fleeting, even if I manage to banish thoughts of fake football long enough to fall asleep.
From New York Times ● Nov. 27, 2012
Enrique realizes that the friendships will be fleeting.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
