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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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We went home early, and the teachers got extra time to prepare their lessons.

From Literature

But he voiced hopes that the extra time would allow all parties to negotiate a solution.

From Los Angeles Times

The school is inland, away from the ocean, but if I have extra time, I take the oceanside path and then circle back.

From Literature

“He has a little extra time,” Doc said.

From Literature

Translink has advised passengers to check its Journey Planner or Translink social media channels in advance of travel, and to allow extra time for their journeys.

From BBC

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