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not to be quoted



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She asked not to be quoted by a reporter.

From Seattle Times May 12, 2023

Many countries want greater investment, said the official, who asked not to be quoted in order to be candid.

From Washington Post Jan. 27, 2023

“We can’t enter into contracts without knowing what can actually go there,” said one developer, who asked not to be quoted about the ordinance because he feared retribution from the City Commission.

From Slate May 6, 2022

It’s not a perfect world, and the community is anxious about perception problems — several young Somali Americans asked not to be quoted.

From New York Times Sep. 26, 2017

My opinion on the construction I need not say ought not to be quoted: but you are quite welcome to found any general statement on it; or perhaps it may guide you in further enquiries.

From Autobiography of Sir George Biddell Airy by Airy, George Biddell




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