Sandra
[san-druh, sahn-]
- a female given name, form of Alexandra.
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Examples from the Web for sandra
Contemporary Examples
Sandra Bullock won for ‘The Blind Side’ and Al Pacino lost for both Godfather movies.
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December 15, 2014
He meets his current companion, Sandra Lee, at a party in the Hamptons.
That scene where Sandra Bullock gives Matthew the shot in his butt?
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July 31, 2014
Not for Rodriguez the decorous, red-carpet likes of Gwynnie, Sandra Bullock, or Tom Cruise, but “hot criminal” Jeremy Meeks.
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July 17, 2014
“Kit has an innate confidence and projects a playfully rebellious nature,” the brand's creative director, Sandra Choi, said.
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July 1, 2014
Historical Examples
"I didn't think of such a thing, either—any more than you did," Sandra said.
Masters of SpaceEdward Elmer Smith
Sandra's voice quivered, her face was a study in contacting emotions.
Masters of SpaceEdward Elmer Smith
Sandra tried to think of one bit of evidence, but could not.
Masters of SpaceEdward Elmer Smith
Sandra had dropped in one evening to see Hilton about a bit of business.
Masters of SpaceEdward Elmer Smith
Finally he took the thing up with Sandra, who merely laughed at him.
Masters of SpaceEdward Elmer Smith
Word Origin and History for sandra
Sandra
fem. proper name, originally short for Alexandra. Little used before c.1920; a top-20 name for girls born in the U.S. 1938-1967.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper