over the counter
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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
Minoxidil has the same ingredient as Rogaine, which is available topically over the counter.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026
Shares of Fannie and Freddie, which trade over the counter, soared last year after Trump on social media said he was working on taking the companies public.
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026
A freshly painted sign over the counter put closing time at nine-thirty; the clock next to it read nine-twenty-five.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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