Example Sentences

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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

One of the organization’s clients is Jose Pineda, a Salvadoran man with Temporary Protected Status.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 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

Italy's Parmesan Reggiano carries the DOP certification to indicate "Protected Designation of Origin", but the name Parmesan is also used by lower-quality competitors abroad.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Protected from the rain, she crunched up the gravel path.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom