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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 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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