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They are trying to protect their child's anonymity.
She enjoyed the anonymity of life in a large city.
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Its application would mark a significant defeat for tech companies in their decadeslong battle to avoid being wielded as government tools against their users, the people said, speaking under the condition of anonymity to discuss legally and politically sensitive issues.
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Joseph Menn The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 8 Feb. 2025
The images that are published from within the compound in this article were shared with The Athletic by people who have been present at the site, on the condition of anonymity in order to protect relationships.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
Read more When wolves kill livestock, should Colorado grant ranchers anonymity for compensation claims?
—The Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2025
The process, described to NPR by two NSF officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of retribution from the administration, aims to flag research that may not comply with President Trump's executive orders targeting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 7 Feb. 2025
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Joseph Menn The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 8 Feb. 2025
The images that are published from within the compound in this article were shared with The Athletic by people who have been present at the site, on the condition of anonymity in order to protect relationships.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
Read more When wolves kill livestock, should Colorado grant ranchers anonymity for compensation claims?
—The Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2025
The process, described to NPR by two NSF officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of retribution from the administration, aims to flag research that may not comply with President Trump's executive orders targeting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Anonymity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anonymity. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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anonymity
noun
an·o·nym·i·ty
ˌan-ə-ˈnim-ət-ē 
plural anonymities
: the quality or state of being anonymous
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