How to Use lead-free in a Sentence

lead-free

adjective
  • As of a few days ago, Ladd has a new service line, lead-free.
    — Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 4 June 2026
  • 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
  • There are some modern versions that feature lead-free glazes.
    — Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Henrico has cleared its public lines as lead-free, per the county.
    — Karri Peifer, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Modern glazes, however, often have the option to be made lead-free.
    — Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
  • 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
  • It’s constructed with lead-free crystal, and its slanted spout makes for easy, drip-free pouring.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
  • The actionable level still isn’t lead-free, Katner said.
    — Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
  • 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
  • Fire clay sinks are made of 100% eco-friendly, lead-free materials.
    — Medgina Saint-Elien, House Beautiful, 31 Mar. 2023
  • 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
  • The lead-free glass bottles have a leak-proof adjustable spray nozzle that’s BPA-free.
    — Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2024
  • In this lead-free America, children grow up with their minds and bodies not damaged by this poison.
    — Tom Frieden, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Your purchase comes with a pouring pot, natural soy wax, lead-free cotton wicks, and candle wick stickers.
    — Izzy Baskette, People.com, 8 June 2025
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • The blanket insert is filled with lead-free and hypoallergenic 1-millimeter glass beads.
    — Shannon Ullman, Health, 20 Apr. 2023
  • It is made of lead-free glass and features entirely BPA-free construction.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Made in Poland from heavy mouth-blown, lead-free crystal, this carafe and tumbler set looks beautiful on a bedside table or sideboard.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 June 2026
  • No, all Yeti drinkware is BPA-free (and is reportedly also lead-free).
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • These versatile, universal glasses are hand-blown from lead-free crystal at extra-high temperatures.
    — Laura Denby, Peoplemag, 16 July 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
  • To Josef Köhler for developing the first small lead-free pyrotechnic devices available at scale.
    — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
  • 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
  • The glasses are each handblown from lead-free crystal by artisan glassblowers, who Glasvin partners with directly.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025

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