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They are trying to protect their child's anonymity.
She enjoyed the anonymity of life in a large city.
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Representatives of Exxon, Chevron and ConocoPhillips are expected to attend the White House meeting, according to a person familiar with the matter who requested anonymity to discuss the plans.
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Regina Garcia Cano, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
The people spoke on the condition of anonymity because the team had yet to announce the moves.
—Tom Schad, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2026
They were granted anonymity for their candor.
—Antonio Morales, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The officials spoke under condition of anonymity to discuss national security matters.
—January 5, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Regina Garcia Cano, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
The people spoke on the condition of anonymity because the team had yet to announce the moves.
—Tom Schad, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2026
They were granted anonymity for their candor.
—Antonio Morales, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The officials spoke under condition of anonymity to discuss national security matters.
—January 5, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Anonymity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anonymity. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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anonymity
noun
an·o·nym·i·ty
ˌan-ə-ˈnim-ət-ē 
plural anonymities
: the quality or state of being anonymous
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