not naming

Example Sentences

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North of the capital Kabul, air strikes "hit Bagram air base", according to a resident who AFP is not naming for security reasons.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

Thames Valley Police said it was not naming the arrested man "as per national guidance", and warned that as the case was now active, care must be taken to avoid being in contempt of court.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

The Times is not naming him because he has not been arrested or accused of a crime.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

In response to these laws, as well as feminist pressure, most newsrooms by the 1980s moved toward a default rule of not naming victims.

From Salon • Dec. 17, 2025

“Well, if we get a hamster, which we’re not, we’re definitely not naming it Budget!”

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee