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extra time

British

noun

sport an additional period played at the end of a match, to compensate for time lost through injury or (in certain circumstances) to allow the teams to achieve a conclusive result

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It also agreed to give homeowners extra time to comply with more onerous requirements, such as upgrading or replacing wooden fences and sheds.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

Infantino, due to preside over it, showed up late—not because of any logistical mishap, but because he had chosen to spend extra time traveling with Trump through Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

Going into extra time was a bonus as far as I was concerned, because I was getting extra value from the outlay for my ticket.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

“If they can take the extra time to also cast it as an in-person ballot, that’s even better.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026

“What that extra time does is allow for a more relaxed atmosphere,” Corcoran said, after the class was over.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell

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