ADL

¹ American

[ay-dee-el] / ˈeɪˈdiˈɛl /

abbreviation

activity of daily living.

ADL ² American

Or A.D.L.

abbreviation

Anti-Defamation League: an organization, initially established to combat anti-Jewish bigotry and intolerance, whose mission has expanded over time to include advocacy for many marginalized groups.

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ADL

Last year’s numbers were still about five times higher than a decade ago, according to the ADL.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026

However, the ADL also found that anti-Jewish and anti-Israel beliefs overlap less frequently among Americans under 30 compared with older adults.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 7, 2026

Instead, the ADL seems laser focused on Mamdani.

From Slate ● Jan. 1, 2026

Coverage in the national media said Mr Franklin's firm, ADL, could be liable for a £200,000 fine if a breach of regulations was to be found.

From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2025

In a quote-tweet, ADL CEO Johnathan Greenblatt warned Musk that it was “inappropriate and offensive to make light of..a singularly evil event.”

From Salon ● Jan. 24, 2025

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