fleeting
Example Sentences
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This new study succeeded in recreating and stabilizing those fleeting structural states using silver nanoparticles.
From Science Daily • May 30, 2026
SpaceX’s deal to rent out space in its data centers to Anthropic has been a bright spot, but it might be a fleeting one.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
Ulster came out second best but there were fleeting positives, from Timoney's blistering start to a superb individual finish from the returning Robert Baloucoune.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
This distinction may help explain why achieving a goal produces only fleeting satisfaction, while sustained engagement in challenging pursuits predicts longer-lasting well-being and reduced mortality risk.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
Some relationships— even important ones—were meant to be fleeting.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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