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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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
Mu, whose restaurant is known for its scallion pancakes and beef noodle soup, said he has no plans of leaving Monterey Park, and believes the slowdown in visitors over the past week will be fleeting.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 25, 2023
Andre Smirnov, an expert test driver who already has a Lightning, understands the frustrations of the moment but believes they will be fleeting.
From New York Times ● Aug. 13, 2022
Enrique realizes that the friendships will be fleeting.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
