extra time
(sports, UK) An additional period played at the end of a game if the score is tied after the standard allocation of time.
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4 hour exam DONE!!! I actually finished (extra time) but rushed. No higher than a pass attainable.
I understand the perspective because I too have played many games that were just bad and didn't get more interesting / weren't worth pushing through, but when people I find credible recommend, I'll take extra time to…
If we have to go extra time, he cannot do it. So id rather begin with Noni.
Bad news. I am getting up a little earlier in the morning so I have extra time to chill a bit and help my high schoolers get organized if needed, and it is making my days better. Boooo. Next you’ll tell me exercise wi…
[Major Delays] Green Line trains are running w/residual delays following an unauthorized person on the tracks at Damen. Service is resuming, allow extra time. http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_de…
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(sports, UK) An additional period played at the end of a game if the score is tied after the standard allocation of time.
“4 hour exam DONE!!! I actually finished (extra time) but rushed. No higher than a pass attainable.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“I understand the perspective because I too have played many games that were just bad and didn't get more interesting / weren't worth pushing through, but when people I find credible recommend, I'll take extra time to reconsider and dig deeper, as is warranted here.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“If we have to go extra time, he cannot do it. So id rather begin with Noni.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Bad news. I am getting up a little earlier in the morning so I have extra time to chill a bit and help my high schoolers get organized if needed, and it is making my days better. Boooo. Next you’ll tell me exercise will make me feel better.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“[Major Delays] Green Line trains are running w/residual delays following an unauthorized person on the tracks at Damen. Service is resuming, allow extra time. http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=114728”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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