over the counter
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That means people in the U.S. or other countries who bought melatonin over the counter without having it entered into their medical records could have been incorrectly classified as nonusers.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 29, 2026
Wilson says even if you can buy melatonin over the counter when you reach your destination, you may not know quite what you're getting.
From BBC ● 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
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 huge women then leant down over the counter and said, “How de do?” in voices as large as themselves, and shook hands with Jane and Michael.
From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers
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