extra time
Britishnoun
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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
Obese children could be given extra time in the canteen, she says, to help them slow down their eating so their bodies have more time to feel full.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 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
“We put in extra time, so she would appear like those kids with the involved parents,” Justice said.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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