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extra time

noun

  1. 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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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After a further testing 30 minutes of extra time, Beck, camera in hand, made his way pitchside with his assistant to prepare for the penalty kicks despite neither having official access.

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For Lynn, the extra practices that come with bowl eligibility would mean extra time to develop his young defense.

"Women are telling us that this extra time is just invaluable."

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They feel Ten Hag did enough with the victory over City at Wembley to deserve extra time to prove his worth.

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The final three rounds — the conference semifinals, finals and the MLS Cup final — will all be single games with extra time, if needed.

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