over the counter
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Mackintosh said pressures placed on young people who are working and studying, in particular, can lead to them taking as much over the counter to "keep going when they're ill".
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
Dalziel notes that acetaminophen and ibuprofen are among the medicines most often prescribed or purchased over the counter for babies around the world.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026
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
The other major drug, minoxidil, is sold over the counter as a foam or liquid requiring twice-daily application—a time-consuming routine for many patients.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
She leans over the counter toward me and lowers her voice.
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
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