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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 sense of security in our community has, again, been shattered by the act of cowardice and hate that is unacceptable,” David Englin, senior regional director of the ADL Los Angeles said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 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

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

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2024

She continues to sit on the board of the ADL.

From Salon • Jul. 31, 2024

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