Astrid

American  

[as-trid, ahs-tree] / ˈæs trɪd, ˈɑs tri /

noun

1. a first name: from Scandinavian, meaning “divine strength.”

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Example Sentences

A 19-year-old student, called Astrid, who was on the train at the time, told the BBC Mr Crean was a "hero" for his actions.

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"A lot of people hypothesize what they would have done, or whether they would have been able to take on the attacker," said Astrid.

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Now, 19-year-old Astrid, who does not want to give her last name, has told the BBC she believes his actions saved her and others from serious injury or worse.

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"I came across the buffet car which was almost full, but I managed to get in there as the last person," said Astrid.

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Astrid is in no doubt how vital his actions were, saying he was a hero.

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