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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Near the end of the demo, one of us piloted a ship while the other used a turret to shoot enemies and space debris. Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 7 July 2026 Another one of us, Dee, has a daughter named Addie who remains an avid reader in her early 20s. Michelle Kearney, The Conversation, 7 July 2026 Every single vote matters, and every single one of us must do whatever is necessary to cast our vote in every election. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 July 2026 Just weeks ago in Chicago, one of us treated a heatstroke patient in an emergency department — notably on a day not nearly as sweltering as the heat wave hitting our city this week. Chuka Onuh, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 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 17 Jul. 2026.

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