Normal time

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The standard period of play, contrasted with any additional periods such as injury time, extra time or penalty shootout. uncountable

    "Aaron Ramsey, a hero last season against Hull, missed a sitter at the end of normal time that would have made the game safe and must have been relieved that his shot against a post from four yards out did not cost his side more dearly."

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"Aaron Ramsey, a hero last season against Hull, missed a sitter at the end of normal time that would have made the game safe and must have been relieved that his shot against a post from four yards out did not cost his side more dearly."

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