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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extra time

“If they can take the extra time to also cast it as an in-person ballot, that’s even better.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026

The JAC had already offered extra time and assistance from a friend and denied the extra requests.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

Four days later, he sent Argentina barreling toward defeat in the World Cup final against Spain by being ejected moments before extra time.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026

Spain scored in extra time and fended off Argentina captain Lionel Messi’s final push, earning a 1-0 win in extra time to clinch the World Cup trophy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026

Soojin isn’t rushing to spend extra time with Emily.

From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan

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