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 to the AP on condition of anonymity because no official announcement had been made.
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CBS News, 22 Nov. 2025
Based on the silhouette of the unidentified ship, a Chinese military observer, speaking on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the topic, told the vessel was the Chinese Type 815A intelligence-gathering ship CNS .
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
The confusion over how many hours should have been taught during the summer session stems from a change to TCC Connect contract terms, according to two TCC Connect faculty members who spoke to the Star-Telegram on condition of anonymity, fearing the college might take action against them.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Nov. 2025
The official spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to discuss the plan publicly.
—Illia Novikov, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2025
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CBS News, 22 Nov. 2025
Based on the silhouette of the unidentified ship, a Chinese military observer, speaking on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the topic, told the vessel was the Chinese Type 815A intelligence-gathering ship CNS .
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
The confusion over how many hours should have been taught during the summer session stems from a change to TCC Connect contract terms, according to two TCC Connect faculty members who spoke to the Star-Telegram on condition of anonymity, fearing the college might take action against them.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Nov. 2025
The official spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to discuss the plan publicly.
—Illia Novikov, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2025
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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 26 Nov. 2025.
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