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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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The Mirror's Lucy Needham, external noted that the singer was 50 minutes late to start, and may have needed extra time to "compose herself" for the "emotionally charged return".

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026

Some sailors on the Lincoln said they had been allocated extra time off after their deployment was extended beyond its original end-date in May.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026

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

Argentina reached the final of this summer's tournament but were beaten 1-0 by Spain in extra time.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

We went home early, and the teachers got extra time to prepare their lessons.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

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