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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Griffith was no relation to the famous and controversial silent film director D.W. Griffith of the early 20th century, but Col. Griffith flirted with infamy himself.
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David Allan, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
In 2013, Ed Helms was signed on to play Frank Drebin (no relation).
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
In addition to the park’s approximated 135 tigers, wildlife sightings can also include leopards, sloth bears (no relation to sloths), elephants, and over 250 species of birds.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 May 2025
On the Pioneer Ballot, the nod went to Ray Hendrick—no relation to Rick—who was racking up wins when Richard Petty was still in short pants.
—Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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David Allan, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
In 2013, Ed Helms was signed on to play Frank Drebin (no relation).
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
In addition to the park’s approximated 135 tigers, wildlife sightings can also include leopards, sloth bears (no relation to sloths), elephants, and over 250 species of birds.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 May 2025
On the Pioneer Ballot, the nod went to Ray Hendrick—no relation to Rick—who was racking up wins when Richard Petty was still in short pants.
—Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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“No relation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20relation. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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