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 people spoke to The Associated Press on Saturday night on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical.
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CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday because the team had not announced the hire.
—Stephen Whyno, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2026
Speaking on condition of anonymity to protect relationships, numerous sources told Deadline that Apple TV’s Europe chief Jay Hunt, former BBC content boss Charlotte Moore, and ex-Channel 4 CEO Alex Mahon, are among the most serious contenders.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the negotiations.
—Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
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CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday because the team had not announced the hire.
—Stephen Whyno, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2026
Speaking on condition of anonymity to protect relationships, numerous sources told Deadline that Apple TV’s Europe chief Jay Hunt, former BBC content boss Charlotte Moore, and ex-Channel 4 CEO Alex Mahon, are among the most serious contenders.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the negotiations.
—Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 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 16 Jan. 2026.
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