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In January, Trump's son Donald Jr. visited Greenland on what he said was a "personal day-trip" but which sparked real nervousness that the Trumps' interest was not just fleeting.

From BBC

But he didn’t make movies for awards, for recognition or for a fleeting moment in the spotlight.

There was fleeting comfort in movies, which I’d use to get out of my head for a bit and enjoy living a couple of hours in someone else’s shoes.

From Salon

The former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant thought Kuzma’s elaborate plans for the trip were a sweet way for them to celebrate Valentine’s Day, with a “fleeting” thought that he might also propose.

Once I caught myself, I felt a quick sting of shame, like I’d wasted something fleeting.

From Salon

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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