over-the-counter
adjective
over-the-count·er
ˌō-vər-ṯẖə-ˈkau̇n-tər 
1
: not traded or effected on an organized securities exchange
over-the-counter transactions
over-the-counter securities
2
: sold lawfully without prescription
an over-the-counter pain reliever
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To address discomfort, both Dr. Davis and Dr. Ahmed suggest applying a warm compress and taking an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication like ibuprofen.
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 30 Oct. 2024
Moreover, fears of both U.S. financial sanctions and shocks to the U.S. sovereign debt as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war have led to increasing demand in the London over-the-counter market, Thomas noted.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
Condoms have been reimbursable for years through a pre-tax health savings account (HSA) or flexible savings account (FSA), which cover over-the-counter medications that aren’t generally tax deductible as an itemized deduction.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
Both doctors recommend speaking to your dermatologist if over-the-counter treatments are not providing enough relief, and using any prescribed topical steroid exactly as directed while avoiding overuse.
—Kelsey Eisen, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 30 Oct. 2024
Moreover, fears of both U.S. financial sanctions and shocks to the U.S. sovereign debt as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war have led to increasing demand in the London over-the-counter market, Thomas noted.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
Condoms have been reimbursable for years through a pre-tax health savings account (HSA) or flexible savings account (FSA), which cover over-the-counter medications that aren’t generally tax deductible as an itemized deduction.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
Both doctors recommend speaking to your dermatologist if over-the-counter treatments are not providing enough relief, and using any prescribed topical steroid exactly as directed while avoiding overuse.
—Kelsey Eisen, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for over-the-counter
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“Over-the-counter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over-the-counter. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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