How to Use lead-free in a Sentence

lead-free

adjective
  • There’s a burn time of up to 45 hours for this candle and the wick is lead-free.
    — Christopher Murray, Fox News, 13 Sep. 2024
  • The bottle is made from food-grade glass that’s BPA and lead-free and weighs just 1.1 pounds.
    — Maggie Horton, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2024
  • The lead-free glass bottles have a leak-proof adjustable spray nozzle that’s BPA-free.
    — Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2024
  • The set comes with four mugs made of smooth, lead-free clear glass with a handle to make hot girl walks with coffee effortless.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Each candle is available in two sizes, is made with 100% coconut soy wax, and has lead-free cotton wicks for a clean burn.
    — L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Henrico has cleared its public lines as lead-free, per the county.
    — Karri Peifer, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
  • No, all Yeti drinkware is BPA-free (and is reportedly also lead-free).
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
  • It’s made with a thick polyurethane — a solid plastic that is strong with some flexibility, and a lead-free brass ring.
    — Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 28 June 2023
  • Under the pledge, Lindy commits to making its entire product line lead-free and loon-friendly by 2027.
    — John Myers, Twin Cities, 11 May 2024
  • Unlike some other options out there, it's made with FDA-grade polyurethane and lead-free brass fittings, meaning the hose itself is safe to drink out of.
    — Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2023
  • Fire clay sinks are made of 100% eco-friendly, lead-free materials.
    — Medgina Saint-Elien, House Beautiful, 31 Mar. 2023
  • They’re made from lead-free ceramic, with a smooth, natural glaze to help keep them looking good through hundreds of meals.
    — Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Lead and lead-free crystal require more care than glass but provide a delicate touch to enhance your palate with each sip.
    — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2024
  • The scent contains notes of pumpkin, cinnamon, vanilla, and cedar, and it’s made of natural soy wax with a lead-free cotton wick.
    — Staff Author, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2023
  • Its thick and durable construction is designed not to crack or leak, and the material is lead-free, and UV-resistant.
    — Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2023
  • The plastic in the container is high-quality food-grade plastic that is BPA-free, phthalate-free and lead-free.
    — Nora Colomer, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2025
  • This lead-free flatware set will stand out on top of a white tablecloth, or offer an industrial look when set on top of a wooden tabletop.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2023
  • The group would use AR-15-style rifles with lead-free bullets, to avoid poisoning natural scavengers.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024
  • The blanket insert is filled with lead-free and hypoallergenic 1-millimeter glass beads.
    — Shannon Ullman, Health, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Both nickel and lead-free, these flower earrings are suitable for those with sensitive skin and are lightweight enough to rest comfortably throughout the day.
    — Casey Clark, Parents, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Clay: Perhaps the most traditional material used for pizza stones is lead-free clay, which produces a crispy crust but takes a long time to preheat.
    — Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2025
  • The hardware is heavy-duty lead-free brass, and the hose is flexible in all temperature conditions, even freezing.
    — Hugh Garvey, Sunset Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024
  • The lead-free German crystal decanter is sleek in design, with the spinner device being a nondescript black plastic.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 11 May 2023
  • Indeed, in the wake of the scrutiny over Stanley’s products, at least one competitor has touted its lead-free alternative.
    — James Farrell, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
  • The candles at Trader Joe’s are beloved for their portability, lead-free cotton wicks (which burn for up to 20 hours), and fresh scents like peony blossom, cedar balsam, and Honeycrisp apple.
    — Hollyanna McCollom, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Even if every yard is lead-free, parkways contaminated with lead still pose an unacceptable threat to the health of kids living in these neighborhoods.
    — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2023
  • David Kong, an entrepreneur and oenophile, has brought fine handblown lead-free crystal stemware to tables in restaurants, and now homes, at more moderate prices by eliminating the middlemen and selling directly.
    — Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2023
  • These versatile, universal glasses are hand-blown from lead-free crystal at extra-high temperatures.
    — Laura Denby, Peoplemag, 16 July 2023
  • The Biden administration says investment is vital to fix this injustice and ensure everyone has safe, lead-free drinking water.
    — CBS News, 30 Nov. 2023
  • In the conservation realm, the cuts included proposals to bolster the deer carcass disposal program and create a lead-free ammunition outreach campaign.
    — Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 6 May 2023

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