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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 tie went to extra time and a penalty shootout where Alex saved from Eyal Berkovic to help send us through.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Lucy said the only adjustment currently being offered was extra time, despite her dyscalculia diagnosis.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 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

Remember, an extension is not extra time to pay owed tax.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Malcolm can’t give his friend an extra day, but he can find him extra time to live.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera

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