over the counter
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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
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
He felt like getting up early and watching his dad try to make breakfast, crack the eggs and drip them all over the counter.
From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin
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