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ADL

1 American  
[ey-dee-el] / ˈeɪˈdiˈɛl /

abbreviation

  1. activity of daily living.

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.

Example Sentences

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However, the ADL also found that anti-Jewish and anti-Israel beliefs overlap less frequently among Americans under 30 compared with older adults.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Many condemn the gestures, but not the ADL.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2025

And it’s particularly odd to see the ADL standing up for Musk.

From Slate • Jan. 21, 2025

Excluding these incidents, the ADL counted 7,523 episodes of antisemitism, a 103% increase from 2022.

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2024

She continues to sit on the board of the ADL.

From Salon • Jul. 31, 2024

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