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 official, who spoke on behalf of the State Department on condition of anonymity, said Brazil has indicated the approval is likely to be delayed until after its election in October. Abigail Williams, NBC news, 5 Aug. 2026 The diplomat was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity. ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026 Morocco’s government views the situation as a predictable result of the court ruling, said a high-ranking diplomat who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a highly sensitive issue. Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026 The source spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a deal that had not been finalized. Chris Vannini, New York Times, 4 Aug. 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 6 Aug. 2026.

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