extra time
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Infantino, due to preside over it, showed up late—not because of any logistical mishap, but because he had chosen to spend extra time traveling with Trump through Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
By then, the only first-team player he will have yet to meet will be Alexis Mac Allister, who has been granted extra time off following Argentina's run to the World Cup final.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
“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
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
Sending it forty-eight months early gives it plenty of extra time in case fuel reactions go slower than expected.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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