on condition of anonymity
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: 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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And when the time comes, Dimon would become executive chairman, a separate source familiar with the matter said, echoing what Dimon has said publicly and speaking on condition of anonymity because the discussions are private.
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29 June 2026
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Anirban Sen,
USA Today,
29 June 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 5 Jul. 2026.
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