force overtime

Frequency: 5.83.9 per million words

to score and tie the game, thus requiring an extra period

overtimeVERB + NOUN

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Examples (10)

  • Stanford scored two goals in the last minute to force overtime.
  • A late three-pointer by James was enough to force overtime against the Lakers.
  • The visiting team managed to force overtime with a spectacular buzzer-beater.
  • Despite being down by ten points, the players fought back to force overtime.
  • His clinical finish in stoppage time forced overtime in the championship game.
  • The striker's late equalizer forced overtime just seconds before the final whistle.
  • Can they find a way to force overtime in the closing stages of this match?
  • The goalie’s incredible saves kept them in it until they could finally force overtime.
  • They missed a crucial free throw that would have forced overtime and kept their hopes alive.
  • An unexpected error by the defense allowed the home team to force overtime.