normal time
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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With 12 minutes of normal time remaining Egypt stood on the cusp of their greatest ever World Cup result.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
And Alistair Wilson, deputy headteacher at Whipton Barton Federation primary school in Exeter, Devon, is opening at normal time but running a non-uniform day and showing match highlights in classrooms after breakfast.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
Igor Thiago twice cancelled out Jarrod Bowen goals in normal time but, fielding a strong side, Brentford ultimately lost out to a much-changed West Ham.
From BBC ● Mar. 9, 2026
Messi, who was brought on as a half-time substitute, was wrestled to the turf by a spectator with two minutes remaining of normal time.
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2026
For those in the audience, it was as if normal time had stopped, as they were transported by the seemingly effortless wonder of it all.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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