Lasting only a short time (8)

I believe the answer is:

fleeting

(Other definitions for fleeting that I've seen before include "Passing quickly, transitory" , "Transient" , "Lasting for a brief time" , "fast" , "Momentary" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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