be one of the family

Example Sentences

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Sabina did not wish to be one of the family at all, but she knew that she was under great obligations to her hosts, and she did not wish to be thought ungrateful.

From The Heart of Rome by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)

"You are my true and trusted friend," said Edith, "and you shall be one of the family as long as you wish to stay with us."

From What Can She Do? by Roe, Edward Payson

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

She was to be one of the family, there could be no objection to that in the simple New England living.

From A Little Girl in Old Salem by Douglas, Amanda Minnie

"You needn't call her Miss Godden, ma," said Albert, "she's going to be one of the family."

From Joanna Godden by Kaye-Smith, Sheila