How to Use lead-free in a Sentence

lead-free

adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The Ecuadorian officials said that the cinnamon sticks were lead-free before they were processed, and contaminated after processing.
    Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 16 Apr. 2024
  • Klur's pharmaceutical-grade amber-lead-free glass packaging is recyclable in addition to shipment packaging, pumps, and dispensing caps.
    Bianca Lambert, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Measures to mitigate lead exposure in cinnamon involve monitoring and reducing lead levels in soil, using lead-free equipment in processing, and adhering to strict quality control standards to ensure the safety and health of consumers.
    Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Ld, Clec, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2024

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