"extended playing time" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} extended playing time (uncountable)
  1. (sports) In a one-sided sporting contest, when junior varsity players (i.e., second- and third-string players) play a majority of a varsity game. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Sports
    Sense id: en-extended_playing_time-en-noun-0KNp~6kF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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