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over the counter

ADJECTIVE
buyable without a prescription
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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

This growth is especially noticeable in countries where the supplement is sold over the counter.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 15, 2026

When we go in for dinner, it looks like a tornado hit the place: dirty bowls and measuring cups are piled in the sink, and flour is all over the counter.

From "The Fourteenth Goldfish" by Jennifer L. Holm


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