be one of the family

Example Sentences

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"Of course it's nice to be one of the family," she continued.

From Dolly Dialogues by Hope, Anthony

"I'd rather be one of the family these days."

From The S. W. F. Club by Jacobs, Caroline E. (Caroline Elliott Hoogs)

I've simply got to be one of the family.

From The Air Trust by England, George Allan

"Yes; but I shall not be one of the family," Jeanne said.

From In the Reign of Terror by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)

He was quite ready to take his wife back, to abstain from accusations against her, to let her be one of the family, but he was as eager as ever to repudiate the Dean.

From Is He Popenjoy? by Trollope, Anthony