over the counter
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You can break it into pieces and dip it, use it as a base for toppings, or just eat it straight, standing over the counter.
From Salon ● May 22, 2026
This treatment is FDA approved, widely available over the counter, and comes in topical forms such as lotions and foams.
From Science Daily ● May 7, 2026
Minoxidil has the same ingredient as Rogaine, which is available topically over the counter.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 27, 2026
Some 47% of 1,003 Americans surveyed by mattress company Sleepopolis currently take a sleep aid, with natural supplements like melatonin proving the most popular, in favour of prescription and over the counter medications.
From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2026
The guy with the short-long haircut leaned over the counter and said, “Hey, I talked to my boss. You know, about the job thing.”
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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