ADL

¹ American  

[ey-dee-el] / ˈeɪˈdiˈɛl /

abbreviation

1. activity of daily living.

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ADL ² American  

Or A.D.L.

abbreviation

1. 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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Example Sentences

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

From Slate

It is the highest ever since the ADL began tracking such incidents in 1979.

From BBC

“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

The ADL recorded 8,873 antisemitic incidents in the country in 2023, a 140% jump from the previous year, according to its 2023 audit of antisemitic incidents, which was released Tuesday.

From Seattle Times

The protest drew condemnation from the White House, Pennsylvania’s governor, political leaders from both parties and the ADL.

From Los Angeles Times