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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But Biden himself has discussed the topic with some senior aides, according to two people familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday to discuss the sensitive subject. —

Zeke Miller and Colleen Long, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024 The official, speaking on condition of anonymity due to a lack of authorization to brief the media, confirmed the resumption of dialogue. —

Michael D. Carroll, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024 Although the ban has yet to be formally announced, two government officials who spoke to NPR on condition of anonymity, because of the matter's sensitivity, confirmed it. —

Diaa Hadid, NPR, 4 Dec. 2024 The official was not authorized to speak publicly about the matter and spoke on condition of anonymity. —

Fatima Hussein, Chicago Tribune, 30 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for on condition of anonymity

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