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Recent Examples of overtime
To summarize the outcome: The Chiefs won the Super Bowl in an overtime thriller, and no tornado materialized, sparing Pacino and Stevens from having to shelter in bathtub.
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Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Defenseman Mattias Ekholm, playing in only his second game back due to injury, tied it with 13:27 remaining in regulation off a perfect pass from McDavid which would eventually force overtime.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
Game 1 of Oilers-Panthers, a rematch of last year’s Stanley Cup Final won by Florida, went to overtime Wednesday night, with Edmonton winning 4-3.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 4 June 2025
In April, the U.S. women beat Canada in overtime to claim the World Championship in Czechia.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 31 May 2025
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Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Defenseman Mattias Ekholm, playing in only his second game back due to injury, tied it with 13:27 remaining in regulation off a perfect pass from McDavid which would eventually force overtime.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
Game 1 of Oilers-Panthers, a rematch of last year’s Stanley Cup Final won by Florida, went to overtime Wednesday night, with Edmonton winning 4-3.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 4 June 2025
In April, the U.S. women beat Canada in overtime to claim the World Championship in Czechia.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtime
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Since then, Zelensky has worked double time to signal his appreciation for Trump’s efforts, including having his country agree to a mineral rights deal with the United States that could serve as a form of payment for U.S. support in the war.—
Ian Swanson,
The Hill,
19 May 2025
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Its crystal ball discerns patterns to predict what styles will blow up—then guides the requisite design, sourcing, and inventory decisions in double time.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Once those discussions are completed and a club has decided on their preferred target, the sporting director and the player’s agent will attempt to come to a deal in principle on personal terms — wages, bonuses, et cetera.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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From the flimsy healthcare system, infertility, low wages, relationships and euthanasia.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
14 June 2025
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The two have grown close in the months since Fried signed an eight-year, $218 million deal with the Yankees, which slightly bested Rodón’s $27 million average annual salary.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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Americans earning a regular salary may have trouble living comfortably in all 50 states.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
7 June 2025
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The hourly minimum wage in Los Angeles is $17.28, 78 cents higher than the state’s.—
Suhauna Hussain,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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By contrast, Los Angeles is focusing on what won’t help the housing crisis: last week, the Los Angeles City Council approved a new ordinance that increases the minimum wage for airport and hotel workers to $30 by 2028.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
30 May 2025
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Companies wanting to retain employees will need to find ways to act like a zebra and offer something more than just a paycheck.—
Wietse Van Ransbeeck,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The argument that more frequent paychecks can help workers isn't new.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Every hard-working American deserves a living wage that helps put a roof over their head and food on the table–$7.25 an hour doesn't even come close.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
10 June 2025
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Its economy has grown at more than 6% annually for many years, in part thanks to a burgeoning garment industry that has provided millions with a living wage and made women more independent.—
ByMartin Enserink,
science.org,
6 Feb. 2025
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Since then, the value of the company’s shares has dropped nearly 60%, while Zaslav’s compensation soared.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
13 June 2025
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The research shows that what employees genuinely value – fair compensation, opportunities for advancement, feeling valued, and meaningful work – transcends generational divides.—
Tracy Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The board members are allowed to pick up extra shifts outside their 40-hour union work week, getting paid time and a half.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Apr. 2025
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The contract’s annual minimum wage increases are 3 percent in the first year of the contract and two percent in the second and third years, and the agreement provides time and a half pay for work assigned on a holiday.—
Katie Kilkenny,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 June 2024
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“Overtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtime. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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