How to Use lint in a Sentence

lint

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  • The clothes dryer was clogged with lint.
  • I always have lint in my pocket.
  • Get the oil changed in the car or clean the lint out of the dryer filter.
    — Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 20 Mar. 2021
  • That could be due to a buildup of dust, dirt and lint on the filter.
    — Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2024
  • Wipe the band clean with a non-abrasive and lint-free cloth.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2022
  • Wet the silver and apply the paste with a soft, lint-free cloth.
    — Lauren Smith, Good Housekeeping, 7 May 2019
  • Wipe the screen down on both sides using a lint-free cloth.
    — Southern Living, 12 June 2020
  • The dryer caught fire because the vent to the outside of the house had too much lint in it.
    — Washington Post, 16 Nov. 2019
  • This blows out all the lint from the dryer and the vent leading outside.
    — Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2020
  • Fair warning: Keep a lint roller close, as pet hair tends to cling.
    — Wired, 11 July 2022
  • Then, use the cloth to wipe lint and debris from the filter housing.
    — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2022
  • Some of them died with lint in their lungs from the local cotton mills.
    — Beth Thames |[email protected], al, 24 Nov. 2020
  • If a damp cloth isn't doing the trick, use a lint roller to clean up excess crumbs!
    — Alyse Whitney, Bon Appetit, 3 June 2017
  • With a wet, soapy, lint-free cloth, wipe away dust or splatters.
    — Taysha Murtaugh, Country Living, 29 Mar. 2020
  • Use a lint roller to remove stuck-on hairs inside and out.
    — Taryn Mohrman, Good Housekeeping, 12 Oct. 2022
  • Wipe with a damp, lint-free cloth, then dry with a streak-free microfiber cloth or a squeegee.
    — oregonlive, 25 Mar. 2021
  • 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
  • Also worth noting, the lint filter is at the back of the machine.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2023
  • 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
  • Because the earplugs are made of wax, hair and lint easily stick to them.
    — Sherri Gordon, Verywell Health, 14 June 2023
  • The ends would often end up with lint or ruin your shirts.
    — Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 29 July 2024
  • Every outfit looks twice as good when there isn't a speck of lint in sight.
    — Medgina Saint-Elien, House Beautiful, 13 Oct. 2022
  • Or clean your mirrors and windows (lint-free and streak-free!).
    — Courtney Thompson, CNN Underscored, 17 Sep. 2020
  • 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
  • Kerr, true to form, smiled and treated the critics like lint on his shoulder.
    — Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Feb. 2018
  • Clean any sediment out of the reservoir with a clean, lint-free rag.
    — Mike Allen, Popular Mechanics, 1 Feb. 2017
  • What to Consider Traces of lint may come off the towel over time.
    — Sarah Kester, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2024
  • For lint free spot cleaning, bring a dark or black washcloth with you.
    — Fortune Editors, Fortune, 7 Dec. 2019
  • Most washing machines have a filter that traps hair, lint, and other debris.
    — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2024
  • The material also tends to attract lint, and the padding is awkwardly larger than usual.
    — Kate Watson, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024

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