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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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The Democratic nominee plans to provide $100 billion worth of tax breaks and other incentives to build up U.S. manufacturing and emerging technologies, according to a person familiar with her plans who provided details on the condition of anonymity.
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Josh Boak, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2024
Driving the news: At Friday's campaign stop in Douglas, Arizona, Harris will discuss border security, according to a campaign aide speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss a trip that was still being planned.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 26 Sep. 2024
Two people familiar with the matter confirmed the trip but insisted on anonymity on Wednesday to confirm details that had not been announced publicly.
—Zeke Miller and Colleen Long, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2024
That official, like several others who briefed reporters, spoke on the condition of anonymity to share the latest intelligence on what foreign adversaries like Russia, Iran and China are doing to interfere in the presidential race – and in some cases, down ballot races across the country as well.
—Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 23 Sep. 2024
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Josh Boak, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2024
Driving the news: At Friday's campaign stop in Douglas, Arizona, Harris will discuss border security, according to a campaign aide speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss a trip that was still being planned.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 26 Sep. 2024
Two people familiar with the matter confirmed the trip but insisted on anonymity on Wednesday to confirm details that had not been announced publicly.
—Zeke Miller and Colleen Long, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2024
That official, like several others who briefed reporters, spoke on the condition of anonymity to share the latest intelligence on what foreign adversaries like Russia, Iran and China are doing to interfere in the presidential race – and in some cases, down ballot races across the country as well.
—Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 23 Sep. 2024
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“Anonymity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anonymity. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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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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