extra period
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Extra period refers to additional time added to a game when regulation ends in a tie.
In hockey, basketball, and some other sports, teams play one or more extra periods to determine a winner: The game went to three extra periods before someone finally scored.
In football, this is usually called overtime instead.
- overtimeWork beyond scheduled hours
- double overtimeAdditional period beyond overtime
- halftimeMidpoint break in games
- intermissionScheduled performance pause
- extensionAdded part or duration
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