How to Use lead-free in a Sentence
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            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 
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            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 
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            The lead-free glass bottles have a leak-proof adjustable spray nozzle that’s BPA-free.
                        
 —Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2024 
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            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 
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            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 
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            Henrico has cleared its public lines as lead-free, per the county.
                        
 —Karri Peifer, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024 
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            No, all Yeti drinkware is BPA-free (and is reportedly also lead-free).
                        
 —Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024 
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            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 
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            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 
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            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 
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            Fire clay sinks are made of 100% eco-friendly, lead-free materials.
                        
 —Medgina Saint-Elien, House Beautiful, 31 Mar. 2023 
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            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 
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            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 
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            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 
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            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 
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            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 
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            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 
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            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 
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            The blanket insert is filled with lead-free and hypoallergenic 1-millimeter glass beads.
                        
 —Shannon Ullman, Health, 20 Apr. 2023 
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            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 
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            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 
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            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 
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            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 
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            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 
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            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 
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            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 
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            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 
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            These versatile, universal glasses are hand-blown from lead-free crystal at extra-high temperatures.
                        
 —Laura Denby, Peoplemag, 16 July 2023 
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            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 
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            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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