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That decision is being appealed by the man who claims to own the sumptuous vessel — Eduard Khudainatov, the nonsanctioned former chairman of Russian state-controlled oil giant Rosneft, according to the Associated Press.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2025

But the rules issued by the Treasury Department allow Russian energy transactions to keep going through nonsanctioned banks that are not based in the U.S.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2022

There’s also a worry of over-saturation as nearly every professional racing league has some sort of iRacing events, and nonsanctioned races are being held every night of the week.

From Washington Times • Apr. 19, 2020

Muscovites were rising up for a nonsanctioned protest, risking getting clubbed or detained, and facing a high chance of ending up in jail for an uncertain period of time.

From Newsweek • Jul. 19, 2013

And I would be sure the colleges had nothing to do with any nonsanctioned fraternities or sororities.

From New York Times • Sep. 19, 2012