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    over-the-counter

    US /ˈovəðəˈkaʊntɚ/

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    UK /ˈəuvəðəˈkauntə/

    A1
    phr.Phrase(Of securities) Not traded on a stock exchange
    adj.AdjectiveReferring to medications sold without a prescription
    You can buy over-the-counter medicine for a cold at any drug store
    adj.AdjectiveRelating to securities transactions not conducted on a formal exchange
    Over-the-counter stocks are often riskier than those listed on major exchanges
    adj.AdjectiveAvailable for purchase directly from a retailer without special permission or prescription.
    The company sells its products over-the-counter in many retail stores.
    adv.AdverbIn a way that a product is available without a prescription.
    These pain relievers are available over-the-counter.
    n.NounA security that is not listed on a formal exchange and is traded directly between brokers or dealers.
    The over-the-counter market is less regulated than formal exchanges.

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    • I'd recommend plenty of fluids, rest, and over-the-counter medication to manage your symptoms.

      I'd recommend plenty of fluids, rest, and over-the-counter medication to manage your symptoms.

    • Answer, drink fluids, rest, take over-the-counter medication, and return if the fever worsens.

      Answer, drink fluids, rest, take over-the-counter medication, and return if the fever worsens.

    B1

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    • Having to integrate to every single bank, every single wallet in Southeast Asia, every, single, you know, over the counter stores.

      Having to integrate to every single bank, every single wallet in Southeast Asia, every, single, you know, over the counter stores.

    A2

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    • And when it comes to your over-the-counter sunburn gel, it might not even be the aloe itself.

      And when it comes to your over-the-counter sunburn gel, it might not even be the aloe itself.

    C1

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    • And then retinol is converted to tretinoin in the skin and is a very effective over-the-counter version of this vitamin A derivative.

      And then retinol is converted to tretinoin in the skin and is a very effective over-the-counter version of this vitamin A derivative.

    • And then retinol is converted to tretinoin in the skin and is a very effective over-the-counter version of this vitamin A derivative.

      And then retinol is converted to tretinoin in the skin and is a very effective over-the-counter version of this vitamin A derivative.

    B1

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    • No, I've just been taking over-the-counter cold remedies.

      No, I've just been taking over-the-counter cold remedies.

    • No, I've just been taking over-the-counter cold remedies.

      No, I've just been taking over-the-counter cold remedies.

    A2

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    • Open the package and take one bite of the food and then return it and they can't take it back over the counter most of the time, so you're just gonna get free food that way.

      Open the package and take one bite of the food and then return it and they can't take it back over the counter most of the time, so you're just gonna get free food that way.

    • over the counter most of the time,

      over the counter most of the time,

    A2

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    • 42. Japanese over the counter drugstore medications come in three categories based on how disruptive the side effects are.

      42. Japanese over the counter drugstore medications come in three categories based on how disruptive the side effects are.

    • pharmacist first, even though it's technically an over the counter medication.

      pharmacist first, even though it's technically an over the counter medication.

    B1

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    • And in America, for many years, marijuana was available in over-the-counter medications.

      And in America, for many years, marijuana was available in over-the-counter medications.

    • And in America, for many years marijuana was available in over-the-counter medications.

      And in America, for many years marijuana was available in over-the-counter medications.

    B2

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    • Don't be giving it any Imodium or any over-the-counter medicines.

      Don't be giving it any Imodium or any over-the-counter medicines.

    • Don't be giving it any Imodium or any over-the-counter medicines, go straight to your vet.

      Don't be giving it any Imodium or any over-the-counter medicines, go straight to your vet.

    B2

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    • And in America, for many years, marijuana was available in over-the-counter medications.

      And in America, for many years, marijuana was available in over-the-counter medications.

    • in over-the-counter medications.

      in over-the-counter medications.

    B1