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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Both spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the negotiations were private.
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Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
Annual recurring revenue jumped to $13 billion, up from $10 billion in June, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss confidential financial information, and is projected to top $20 billion by year-end.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the negotiations were private.
—Joe Reedy, Baltimore Sun, 1 Aug. 2025
Controllers may also have to step away when air traffic is light, the person explained, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss internal procedures.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
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Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
Annual recurring revenue jumped to $13 billion, up from $10 billion in June, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss confidential financial information, and is projected to top $20 billion by year-end.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the negotiations were private.
—Joe Reedy, Baltimore Sun, 1 Aug. 2025
Controllers may also have to step away when air traffic is light, the person explained, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss internal procedures.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
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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 4 Aug. 2025.
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