under the counter
Example Sentences
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It reminds Shabana Mahmood of the years when she worked on the till in her parents' corner shop, with a cricket bat under the counter ready to deter shoplifters who stole, time and again.
From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026
Then we chose this tile under the counter.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 20, 2023
Without saying a word, he reached under the counter, pulled out a tape measure and wrapped it around my head.
From New York Times • Dec. 19, 2021
In his hotel, he discovers that the pipes under the counter are gone.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2021
When I was in kindergarten and first grade, Bennie would slide a plastic milk crate under the counter for me to stand on so I could see the candy better.
From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead
