be one of the family
Example Sentences
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And in going to Cross Hall in the midst of all these troubles, he was no doubt actuated in part by a determination to show himself to be one of the family.
From Is He Popenjoy? by Trollope, Anthony
"Of course it's nice to be one of the family," she continued.
From Dolly Dialogues by Hope, Anthony
He should be one of the family, living on equal terms with the others, and their constant companion.
From Atlantic Classics, Second Series by Addams, Jane
Belle was ashamed to have her appear to be one of the family.
From The Girl from Sunset Ranch Or, Alone in a Great City by Marlowe, Amy Bell
Young Burns’ll have to be one of the family from now on.”
From The Harbor of Doubt by Gage, George W.
