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overtime

[oh-ver-tahym, oh-ver-tahym] / ˈoʊ vərˌtaɪm, ˌoʊ vərˈtaɪm /
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Nobody knew the Colts would win in 1958, and the current postseason has served up a feast of thrilling finishes, including two overtimes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Over 15 scintillating minutes and two overtimes, the young season’s most anticipated Big Ten showdown didn’t just live up to the billing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 28, 2025

Bishop Alemany 86, Bosco Tech 80: In the wildest game of the day, the Warriors needed three overtimes to capture the 3A championship at Colony.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2024

Servite will play Trinity League rival Orange Lutheran, which needed two overtimes to prevail over Harvard-Westlake 2-1.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2024

“I felt like it could have went anyone’s way in any of those overtimes, honestly,” said Nelson, whose dad Jameer Nelson spent most of his 14-year career in Orlando.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 27, 2024



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