condition of anonymity

collocation in English

meaningsofconditionandanonymity

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condition
noun
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/kənˈdɪʃ.ən/us
/kənˈdɪʃ.ən/
the particular state that something or someone ...
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anonymity
noun[U]
uk
/ˌæn.ɒnˈɪm.ə.ti/us
/ˌæn.əˈnɪm.ə.t̬i/
the situation in which someone's name is not given ...
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(Definition ofconditionandanonymityfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Theconditionofanonymityis also compelling.
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He spoke onconditionofanonymityin line with the agency's policy.
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The official spoke on theconditionofanonymity, citing personnel matters.
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He was upset that they wouldn't destroy it in front of him, the official said, onconditionofanonymity.
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Ukrainian security sources, speaking onconditionofanonymity, have indicated that some hostages may be used as human shields.
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The downside is that theconditionofanonymitymay make it difficult or impossible for the reporter to verify the source's statements.
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It's so outside their normal track of activity, said a senior law enforcement official who would speak only on theconditionofanonymity.
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Much of the analysis is based on industry interviews made onconditionofanonymity.
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They really knew how to bait the hook, said one ex-dealer who spoke onconditionofanonymity.
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Everything was on those laptops, said one exchange official who spoke on theconditionofanonymity.
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Under theconditionofanonymity, another officer said that close air support missions accounted for more than 90% of rounds fired.
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The soldiers spoke underconditionofanonymity.
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When we leave our homes, even we are not sure whether we will return safely or not, said a police constable on theconditionofanonymity.
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Omaha police leaders stepped in before anything could take place, said the officials, who spoke onconditionofanonymity.
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From the 3,300 inhabitants of the town, only 50 had remained during the fighting, according to a resident who spoke onconditionofanonymityfor fear of reprisals from jihadists.
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The sport averages $296 million under the new agreement, a television and a baseball official said, speaking onconditionofanonymitybecause of a confidentiality agreement in the deal.
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In addition, diffusion of responsibility is more likely to occur under conditions of anonymity.
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