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How to use the word off-the-record in a Sentence?

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Most of the feedback I got was very positive, actually that was the most surprising thing, a lot of it from House Republicans, off the record saying,' You know, we support you. I wish I could do that, but -- there's always a but -- my business, my political career, I make money from.' There's a lot of pressures for people to stay in their lane. It's just sort of the way that the system is set up.

– Ethan Demme

Found on CNN
2 years ago

I can't recall if Page Six was him or someone in Trump Organization, donald Trump spoke to me a lot off the record, or a source close to Donald Trump. It could have been Donald Trump. Donald Trump would call up for scoops, things that would benefited Donald Trump.

– Bill Hoffman

Found on CNN
4 years ago

Nobody wants to put their name on her release, but when theyre speaking honestly or off the record, everyone wants her to go home.

– Van Houtens

Found on FOX News
4 years ago

CNN wrote. According to CNN, Plumbotold the reporters that Mayo staffers consented to the off-the-record meeting with hopes that the news organization would reconsider its decision to run the story about Gilderhus ’ escape. CNN said that Ginger Plumbo said Mayo officials would answer the news outlet's questions on the record if Alyssa Gilderhus signed a consent form – which Alyssa Gilderhus signed. However, CNN said The Mayo Clinic then declined to answer questions and provided a statement instead. Following careful review of the situation in question, we have determined that the version of events provided by certain patient family members to CNN are not supported by the facts nor do they track with the direct observations of numerous others who were involved. We feel we have provided CNN with more than ample information to support our findings and are deeply disappointed that the producers have chosen to pursue a false story based on a pre-determined narrative, we will not address these questionable allegations or publicly share the facts of this complex situation, because we do not believe it's in the best interest of the patient and the family.

– Mayo Clinic

Found on FOX News
5 years ago

We did not change the ground rules at all and made no attempt to, they tried to yesterday — asking for only a private meeting and no on-the-record segment, which we refused to agree to. In the end, we concluded with them that we would go back to the original plan of a small off-the-record session and a larger on-the-record session with reporters and columnists.

– Eileen Murphy

Found on FOX News
7 years ago

No one should be worried about me, Simmons said. The people that surround me are wonderful people who take great care of me. WATCH: The Real Reason Richard Simmons Has Been in Hiding For Nearly a Year On Saturday, the New York Daily News published a long report citing on and off the record sources who expressed concern for Simmons' well-being. Simmons called the report very hurtful. I love all the people who worry about me, Simmons said. But it was time for me to take some time to be by myself. For the last 40 years I have been traveling, teaching classes, and I had a knee injury, so I had a knee replacement, which was very difficult for me… I have really just been taking it easy, staying at home, working out in my gym and doing the things I haven't done in a very long time. According to Simmons, he's been keeping in shape despite concern that he might need another knee replacement. In response to speculation he has avoided going out because he has gained weight, Simmons said, I still weigh 150. I work out every day. I have a gym at the house, and I am very healthy. Simmons was last photographed in January 2014 by TMZ. In November 2014, reports of Simmons' knee injury surfaced. Simmons took to Facebook then to thank his fans for their outpouring of love and concern. I have had a tough time dealing with this injury, as it is keeping me from doing what I truly love to do and that is to teach classes around the world, he wrote. Make sure you keep Sweatin'! NEWS: Richard Simmons Feels for Miley Cyrus The Sweatin' to the Oldies creator made his last public appearance in December 13, 2013, at SPARKLE: An All-Star Holiday Concert at ACME Comedy in Los Angeles. This is how I want to live my life right now.

– Richard Simmons

Found on FOX News
8 years ago

I will say that in immigration as well as with anything else, there has to be tug and pull. You have to be able to have some flexibility, i may have said something like that with The New York Times. But I am not going to release something off the record.

– Donald Trump

Found on CNN
8 years ago

I think being off the record is very important. I will honor it.

– Donald Trump

Found on CNN
8 years ago

I talk to a lot of reporters on a background, and sometimes off the record, basis. Sometimes, when I say to them, 'Where did you get this hit piece of information on Trump?' They'll tell me, 'Oh, a source at the Republican National Committee.' Come on. This is the game. It's the way it works.

– Roger Stone

Found on CNN
8 years ago

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