one of us

noun phrase

: part of one's group and thus trustworthy
Don't worry—he's one of us.

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The ever-present perfection of each one of us as God’s child is brought to light by the light of Christ, the true idea of God, right where the imperfection seems to be. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 31 Aug. 2026 To help boost a resource any one of us could need without warning. — Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026 There’s something every one of us can do to change the world, and what better way to participate than by taking action with Global Citizen, earning those points, and celebrating with a day of music and advocacy to close out the summer. — Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026 In real time, one of us typed up an Official Pep Talk and gave the recipient a tangible reminder of being cheered for. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for one of us

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“One of us.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one%20of%20us. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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