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 source spoke to The Times on condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to discuss the case.
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Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal is pending Ozuna passing a physical.
—CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Jerusalem — The first week of the partial reopening of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt was marked by confusion, and logistical hurdles, according to Palestinians attempting to cross and multiple sources who spoke to CNN on condition of anonymity.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the discussions.
—Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
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Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal is pending Ozuna passing a physical.
—CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Jerusalem — The first week of the partial reopening of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt was marked by confusion, and logistical hurdles, according to Palestinians attempting to cross and multiple sources who spoke to CNN on condition of anonymity.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the discussions.
—Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 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 18 Feb. 2026.
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