across the counter
Example Sentences
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Ilya passes Shane his signature ginger ale across the counter and says, “You like tuna melt?”
From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026
Next in line, we approached her with our scores and as she draped them across the counter, she looked at me and said, “You two are really sweet.”
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2023
He started running across the counter, jumping over stuff like the fruit bowl.
From New York Times • Jun. 8, 2023
His shoulders sank as he leaned across the counter.
From Washington Post • Jul. 23, 2021
I snatch the postcard, sending the rest of the mail flying across the counter.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
