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 cousin spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisal.
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Collin Binkley, Arkansas Online, 29 Nov. 2025
At least one of the guard members exchanged gunfire with the shooter, said another law enforcement official who was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2025
The cousin spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
All spoke on condition of anonymity given the sensitivity of the plans.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Nov. 2025
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Collin Binkley, Arkansas Online, 29 Nov. 2025
At least one of the guard members exchanged gunfire with the shooter, said another law enforcement official who was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2025
The cousin spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
All spoke on condition of anonymity given the sensitivity of the plans.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Nov. 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 4 Dec. 2025.
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