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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The worker spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity to protect patients’ privacy.
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Tran Nguyen, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2025
The Epstein saga is a rare example of Trump struggling to successfully shift the narrative or change subjects in the news, according to one Trump ally, speaking on condition of anonymity.
—Josh Wingrove, Fortune, 19 July 2025
The two people spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 14 July 2025
Speaking on condition of anonymity, one British agent pointed out that Equity is the one negotiating the minimum rates on their members’ behalf, from which agents take commission.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 July 2025
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Tran Nguyen, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2025
The Epstein saga is a rare example of Trump struggling to successfully shift the narrative or change subjects in the news, according to one Trump ally, speaking on condition of anonymity.
—Josh Wingrove, Fortune, 19 July 2025
The two people spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 14 July 2025
Speaking on condition of anonymity, one British agent pointed out that Equity is the one negotiating the minimum rates on their members’ behalf, from which agents take commission.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 July 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 29 Jul. 2025.
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