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ADL

¹ American

[ey-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.

Example Sentences

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The ADL reported in 2025 a tenfold increase in antisemitic incidents over the previous decade, with a surge after the Oct.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 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

Many condemn the gestures, but not the ADL.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2025

The world desperately needs watchdog groups like the ADL that will identify, track, and fight against antisemitism in its many hideous forms.

From Slate • Jan. 21, 2025

She continues to sit on the board of the ADL.

From Salon • Jul. 31, 2024

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