on condition of anonymity
idiom
: only if one's name will not be revealed
She agreed to speak to the reporter only on condition of anonymity.
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Most of the people spoke on condition of anonymity to describe confidential government deliberations.
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Beijing and Washington Bureaus, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
The attorney, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter, said the firms provided no reason for their decision.
—Ryan Lucas, NPR, 13 Apr. 2025
But these officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss personnel matters, said the update to the White House Office of Personnel Management would not be the final word on the reorganization of the State Department.
—Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
The people spoke on condition of anonymity because Volunteers coach Josh Heupel was planning to address the situation during a post-spring game news conference later Saturday.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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Beijing and Washington Bureaus, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
The attorney, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter, said the firms provided no reason for their decision.
—Ryan Lucas, NPR, 13 Apr. 2025
But these officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss personnel matters, said the update to the White House Office of Personnel Management would not be the final word on the reorganization of the State Department.
—Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
The people spoke on condition of anonymity because Volunteers coach Josh Heupel was planning to address the situation during a post-spring game news conference later Saturday.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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“On condition of anonymity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20condition%20of%20anonymity. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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