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 official spoke on condition of anonymity to disclose sensitive information.
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Powell plans to attend the high court’s Wednesday session, according to a person familiar with the matter, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
—Fortune, 20 Jan. 2026
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been announced.
—CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the moved.
—John Wawrow, Baltimore Sun, 19 Jan. 2026
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Powell plans to attend the high court’s Wednesday session, according to a person familiar with the matter, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
—Fortune, 20 Jan. 2026
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been announced.
—CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the moved.
—John Wawrow, Baltimore Sun, 19 Jan. 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 28 Jan. 2026.
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