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 requestor, who spoke to Sportico on condition of anonymity, confirmed this week that the documents had still not been provided. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 12 Nov. 2026 The ChatGPT maker’s revenue increased nearly 50% from the prior quarter and nearly threefold from the same period a year earlier, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity as the information is not public. — Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 11 Nov. 2026 According to Hollington, a former Soviet KGB operative who later served as a Russian ambassador to a European country had reportedly confirmed (on condition of anonymity) that Moscow was indeed interested in the Judica-Cordiglias and their claims. — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2026 Both officials spoke on condition of anonymity, because they weren't authorized to speak publicly about sensitive military matters. — ABC News, 10 Nov. 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 14 Nov. 2026.

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