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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 extra time gives outreach workers an opportunity to persuade people to accept services and offer them a chance to secure their belongings.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

Those mid-level managers and directors are now being asked to rethink workflows and function across organizational boundaries, usually without extra time or budget.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

The airport advised passengers to leave extra time for their journeys, adding that the Piccadilly line, which runs services to the airport, also has delays.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

Premium users will get 10 hours, while those on the basic Essential tier will get five hours a month before they have to pay for extra time.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 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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