overtime loss
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a defeat that occurs during the overtime period
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- The team's playoff hopes were dashed by a heartbreaking overtime loss last night.
- Despite leading for most of the game, they suffered a narrow overtime loss to the Lakers.
- In many hockey leagues, an overtime loss still earns the team a single point.
- The coach expressed his frustration following their third consecutive overtime loss this month.
- The players were visibly exhausted after a grueling double overtime loss in the finals.
- A defensive error in the final seconds resulted in a sudden-death overtime loss.
- Local fans were silent as they witnessed the devastating overtime loss on home turf.
- Although it was a tough overtime loss, the young players gained valuable experience.
- Their current record is impressive, with only one overtime loss so far this season.
- Analysts suggested that poor conditioning was the main reason for the late overtime loss.