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 person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the team hasn't announced the contract extension. Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026 Christian Gonzalez has agreed to a four-year extension with the New England Patriots, according to league sources who spoke to The Athletic on condition of anonymity early Tuesday because they were not authorized to speak publicly. Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 The people who confirmed the subpoenas spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a secretive grand jury investigation. Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 The post teases a larger campaign between James and Polymarket focused on football, according to a person familiar with the matter, who spoke to CNBC on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak publicly. Lillian Rizzo,jessica Golden, CNBC, 5 Sep. 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 15 Sep. 2026.

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