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 provide details before the orders are signed, some of them soon after he’s inaugurated Monday. —

Rebecca Santana, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025 The operation will be concentrated in the Chicago area, according to the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because plans have not been made public. —

Todd Richmond and Elliot Spagat, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025 Adams was already set to depart for Florida Thursday night, and a City Hall official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed taxpayer funds will be used to pay for the trip. —

Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 17 Jan. 2025 The people spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal planning. —

Haleluya Hadero, Twin Cities, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for on condition of anonymity

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