be one of the family

Example Sentences

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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

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 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

So Isabella went on learning what it was to be one of the family, and becoming, as Mrs. Lester remarked, a very experienced seamstress.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 01, No. 04, February, 1858 by Various

Young Burns’ll have to be one of the family from now on.”

From The Harbor of Doubt by Gage, George W.