extra time
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The police said they were aware of traffic on the Sydenham Bypass and were advising road users to allow extra time for their journeys.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
The National Weather Service was advising people to allow extra time for travel because of the slippery roads.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
If the two-week cease-fire is extended, which seems likely, the extra time won’t resolve the conflict’s underlying causes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Remember, an extension is not extra time to pay owed tax.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
Hard experience had taught me to leave extra time to find the room.
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
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