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overtime

[oh-ver-tahym, oh-ver-tahym] / ˈoʊ vərˌtaɪm, ˌoʊ vərˈtaɪm /
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Inspectors also found the service frequently uses overtime and cancels officers rest days in order to meet operational demand.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

In a World Cup where the boffins with their big brainy heads and their super computers are working overtime on who might play who in the last 32, there are other calculations worth conjuring with.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

He once made such a ridiculous overtime catch against the Minnesota Vikings that legendary broadcaster Al Michaels couldn’t believe his eyes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

Prosecutors believe another victim was Juan Mendez, 35, who worked for Wall and was awarded $300,000 in a January 2011 lawsuit alleging that he wasn’t paid overtime for his work.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

“And then we could do a sudden-death overtime against Marjory Muldauer,” added Akimi.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein



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