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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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Instead, the ADL seems laser focused on Mamdani.

From Slate • Jan. 1, 2026

The ADL has seen a surge in reported incidents against Jewish people since the Oct.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 2025

Many condemn the gestures, but not the ADL.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2025

Other Jewish groups disputed the defense, including Bend the Arc, a progressive Jewish action group that circulated a petition calling for the ADL to revoke its defense.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2025

The ADL said that it expected its preliminary numbers to increase as it receives more data.

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2024

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