How to Use lint in a Sentence
lint
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Get the oil changed in the car or clean the lint out of the dryer filter.
—Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 20 Mar. 2021
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Wipe the band clean with a non-abrasive and lint-free cloth.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2022
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Wet the silver and apply the paste with a soft, lint-free cloth.
—Lauren Smith, Good Housekeeping, 7 May 2019
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Wipe the screen down on both sides using a lint-free cloth.
—Southern Living, 12 June 2020
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The dryer caught fire because the vent to the outside of the house had too much lint in it.
—Washington Post, 16 Nov. 2019
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This blows out all the lint from the dryer and the vent leading outside.
—Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2020
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Fair warning: Keep a lint roller close, as pet hair tends to cling.
—Wired, 11 July 2022
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Then, use the cloth to wipe lint and debris from the filter housing.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2022
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Some of them died with lint in their lungs from the local cotton mills.
—Beth Thames |bethmthames@gmail.com, al, 24 Nov. 2020
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With a wet, soapy, lint-free cloth, wipe away dust or splatters.
—Taysha Murtaugh, Country Living, 29 Mar. 2020
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Use a lint roller to remove stuck-on hairs inside and out.
—Taryn Mohrman, Good Housekeeping, 12 Oct. 2022
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Wipe with a damp, lint-free cloth, then dry with a streak-free microfiber cloth or a squeegee.
—oregonlive, 25 Mar. 2021
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First make sure that the backing of the patch is clear of any debris such as hairs, fuzz, lint or dirt.
—Brigitt Earley, Good Housekeeping, 24 Oct. 2022
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Also worth noting, the lint filter is at the back of the machine.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2023
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The fire was caused when a new dryer was being installed and the lint left in the vent caught fire, Losch said.
—Julie Luchetta, The Arizona Republic, 4 Dec. 2021
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Because the earplugs are made of wax, hair and lint easily stick to them.
—Sherri Gordon, Verywell Health, 14 June 2023
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Every outfit looks twice as good when there isn't a speck of lint in sight.
—Medgina Saint-Elien, House Beautiful, 13 Oct. 2022
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Or clean your mirrors and windows (lint-free and streak-free!).
—Courtney Thompson, CNN Underscored, 17 Sep. 2020
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That kind of pipe should not have any screws because lint builds up on the screws, and that can cause lots of problems.
—Washington Post, 11 Dec. 2020
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Kerr, true to form, smiled and treated the critics like lint on his shoulder.
—Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Feb. 2018
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What to Consider Traces of lint may come off the towel over time.
—Sarah Kester, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2024
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For lint free spot cleaning, bring a dark or black washcloth with you.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 7 Dec. 2019
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Over time, those holes are clogged up with dirt, pocket lint and makeup.
—Brian X. Chen, New York Times, 15 May 2024
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While most of us probably know about the lint trap, there’s also a vent in the back of your dryer.
—Maya Pottiger, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2023
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They're also designed to avoid shedding a ton of lint in the dryer.
—Brittany Vanderbill, PEOPLE.com, 12 June 2022
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Once you're done removing pills from clothing, use a lint roller to pick up all the shaved fuzzballs.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2022
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Pour finishing oil on the wood, then spread with a lint-free cotton cloth.
—Kevin Dupzyk, Popular Mechanics, 3 Mar. 2021
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If the covers can't be removed, tackle the job from the front with the vacuum or use a sticky lint roller.
—Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 27 Feb. 2023
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Out of a Hairbrush Cleaning lint and strands of hair out of a hairbrush is simple.
—Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2021
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Design: Design was based on if the controls and lint trap were easy to access and use.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2024
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