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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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With extra time looming, substitute Camavinga was dismissed for two yellow cards within 24 minutes of coming on.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The airline spokesperson said the flight had been held to allow customers extra time, and it had provided "free flight transfers to those affected".

From BBC • Apr. 13, 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

“Well, there were still eight minutes left on the quiz clock, so I decided to use the extra time to take a peek at the coding,” he says.

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone

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