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 person spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the team’s travel plans.
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John Wawrow, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
The meeting between Hegseth and Amodei was confirmed by a defense official who was not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.
—David Klepper, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
Both students spoke on condition of anonymity out of security concerns.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
The person also spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the negotiations.
—Doug Feinberg, Twin Cities, 23 Feb. 2026
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John Wawrow, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
The meeting between Hegseth and Amodei was confirmed by a defense official who was not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.
—David Klepper, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
Both students spoke on condition of anonymity out of security concerns.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
The person also spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the negotiations.
—Doug Feinberg, Twin Cities, 23 Feb. 2026
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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 25 Feb. 2026.
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