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normal time

British

noun

sport the standard length of time allowed for a match before any extra time, such as injury time, is added

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Fernandez was sent off late in normal time for two yellow cards and Spain won 1-0 after extra time on Sunday in New Jersey.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

No player in World Cup history has ever missed two penalties in normal time at a single edition.

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

Her two goals against Chelsea - a stoppage-time equaliser in normal time before a 103rd-minute winner - secured City's place in the Women's FA Cup final.

From BBC ● May 10, 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

Lucky for me the overcast morn caused the other servants to sleep past their normal time.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson

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