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Protected woodland and hedgerows would be adversely affected, he said, and the scheme would result in "the unacceptable disturbance, degradation and loss" of "irreplaceable peatland".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

According to New York City’s Protected Time Off Law, you can take sick days for doctor’s appointments and procedures.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

Congress in 1990 authorized Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, for noncitizens who could not safely return home because their native country was wracked by war, violence or natural disasters.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

He said he was seeking Temporary Protected Status in the United States at the time of his arrest, which would shield him from deportation, and was awaiting a hearing before an immigration judge.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Protected the frail and confronted the King of the Mountain?

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison