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 official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the media.
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Bassem Mroue, Arkansas Online, 20 Dec. 2025
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal was still subject to a successful physical at that stage and had not been announced yet.
—CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025
The official, who was briefed on the investigation, could not publicly discuss the details and spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity.
—Andrew Dalton, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
Investigators believe Rob and Michele suffered stab wounds, according to a law enforcement official who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
—Tracy Wright , Christina Dugan Ramirez , Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 15 Dec. 2025
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Bassem Mroue, Arkansas Online, 20 Dec. 2025
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal was still subject to a successful physical at that stage and had not been announced yet.
—CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025
The official, who was briefed on the investigation, could not publicly discuss the details and spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity.
—Andrew Dalton, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
Investigators believe Rob and Michele suffered stab wounds, according to a law enforcement official who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
—Tracy Wright , Christina Dugan Ramirez , Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 15 Dec. 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 24 Dec. 2025.
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