fleetingly

/ˈfliːtɪŋli/
adverb
  1. For a very short time; in a way that passes quickly.
    • He fleetingly thought about quitting his job, but then decided to stay.
    • The bird appeared fleetingly at the feeder before flying away.
    • She smiled fleetingly, then her expression turned serious again.
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