no relation
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—used after saying the names of two people with the same last name to say they are not related to each other
I'm Jill Jones, and this is Mike Jones—no relation.
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Kellye Cunningham, secretary for the Louisville chapter and new president of the Kentucky State chapter, said that despite having no relation to Raoul Cunningham, the former president served as a mentor for her, helping her rise through the ranks in the NAACP.
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Keely Doll, The Courier-Journal, 18 Dec. 2024
Sabrina Singh, the Pentagon’s spokesperson, also said the drones have no relation to the U.S. military.
—Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
The cast is rounded out by Gabriel La Belle as Lorne Michaels, Cory Michael Smith as Chevy Chase, Matt Wood as John Belushi, Ella Hunt as Gilda Radner, Dylan O’Brien as Dan Aykroyd, and recent Emmy-winner Lamorne Morris as Garrett Morris (no relation).
—Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 29 Sep. 2024
The difference between them really comes down to which whiskies are used in the blend, a meticulous selection process led by Dr. Walker (no relation to Johnnie).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2024
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Keely Doll, The Courier-Journal, 18 Dec. 2024
Sabrina Singh, the Pentagon’s spokesperson, also said the drones have no relation to the U.S. military.
—Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
The cast is rounded out by Gabriel La Belle as Lorne Michaels, Cory Michael Smith as Chevy Chase, Matt Wood as John Belushi, Ella Hunt as Gilda Radner, Dylan O’Brien as Dan Aykroyd, and recent Emmy-winner Lamorne Morris as Garrett Morris (no relation).
—Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 29 Sep. 2024
The difference between them really comes down to which whiskies are used in the blend, a meticulous selection process led by Dr. Walker (no relation to Johnnie).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2024
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“No relation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20relation. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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