on condition of anonymity

phrase

: 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 suspension is not absolute and there’s room for exceptions when executing a criminal warrant or working with partner agencies, according to a person who spoke Tuesday on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive law enforcement operations. Arkansas Online, 14 July 2026 The official spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss military operations. Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026 The person spoke to the The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal is still subject to approval by the NFL. CBS News, 12 July 2026 The person spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because the financial figures were not disclosed by either side. Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for on condition of anonymity

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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 17 Jul. 2026.

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