unrelated
adjective
un·re·lat·ed
ˌən-ri-ˈlā-təd 
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The entire affair—the opening, the closing, the paranoia, and then the alarming news of a shooting (which was unrelated and, thankfully, nonfatal)—could be easily put down to the vagaries of big-city life.
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Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 25 June 2025
However, investigators say the shooting was unrelated to the Panthers’ celebratory parade — and that there was no threat to the public.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025
Her remains were ultimately found in a shallow grave near Moffat, Colorado, in September 2023 while officials investigated an unrelated matter.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
The officers were responding to an unrelated call and were unaware that an individual had just fled a traffic stop.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2025
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Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 25 June 2025
However, investigators say the shooting was unrelated to the Panthers’ celebratory parade — and that there was no threat to the public.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025
Her remains were ultimately found in a shallow grave near Moffat, Colorado, in September 2023 while officials investigated an unrelated matter.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
The officers were responding to an unrelated call and were unaware that an individual had just fled a traffic stop.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2025
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“Unrelated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrelated. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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