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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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Seeking offense, New York plans to designate Tommy Pham for assignment and has agreed to a major league contract with Austin Slater, a pair of people familiar with the move said, speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the decisions were not announced.
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Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The official spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the ongoing investigation, and said authorities have already interviewed Allen's brother and at least one other family member.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left Islamabad, Pakistan's capital, on Saturday evening, two Pakistani officials told The Associated Press, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to the media.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
The sources spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal matters.
—Steve Fisher, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
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Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The official spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the ongoing investigation, and said authorities have already interviewed Allen's brother and at least one other family member.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left Islamabad, Pakistan's capital, on Saturday evening, two Pakistani officials told The Associated Press, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to the media.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
The sources spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal matters.
—Steve Fisher, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
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“Anonymity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anonymity. Accessed 28 Apr. 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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