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over the counter

ADJECTIVE
buyable without a prescription
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"For a lot of these illnesses, you need some time to rest and allow them to run their course as well as taking over the counter medicine," he added.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

Even with Kennedy looming over the counter more than sous-cheffing beside it, “The Real Food Show” briefly becomes the cooking program it has been dressed to imitate.

From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026

Shares in Fannie and Freddie, which trade over the counter, have surged since President Trump’s election on hopes of an IPO.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026

Minoxidil has the same ingredient as Rogaine, which is available topically over the counter.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 27, 2026

She leaned over the counter and said, “What was that?”

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly


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