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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

Instead, the ADL seems laser focused on Mamdani.

From Slate • Jan. 1, 2026

“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

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

She continues to sit on the board of the ADL.

From Salon • Jul. 31, 2024

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