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They hope that includes the protected Torrey pine stand, which is one of the rarest pine species in the world.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Joint tenancies, living trusts, life estates and transfer-on-death deeds are no longer necessarily protected from recovery, depending on the circumstances.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

It also states that public authorities should "advance equality of opportunity between people who share and people who do not share a relevant protected characteristic".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

With operations spread across Europe, the U.S., and India, the Luxembourg-based steel maker is relatively protected and could benefit from higher steel prices worldwide, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

He could never leave Ma and her delicious cooking; his sister, Rupa, who coddled and teased him; and Baba, who protected and provided for all of them.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins