part of the package
noun phrase
informal
: part of a situation that someone will have to accept
If you let her move in with you, living with her cat is all part of the package.
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The group’s schtick, showmanship, and penchant for casual bedlam is part of the package.
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Marissa R. Moss,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
Even some Republicans—particularly those facing competitive midterm races—have voiced unease over the $73 billion in cuts to nondefense spending that are also part of the package, including to education, energy, and housing.
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Nancy A. Youssef,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
On the pitch, expression is part of the package.
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Adam Leventhal,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Soaking in its energy is all part of the package.
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Jaymi McCann,
TheWeek,
4 June 2026
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Marissa R. Moss,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
Even some Republicans—particularly those facing competitive midterm races—have voiced unease over the $73 billion in cuts to nondefense spending that are also part of the package, including to education, energy, and housing.
—
Nancy A. Youssef,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
On the pitch, expression is part of the package.
—
Adam Leventhal,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Soaking in its energy is all part of the package.
—
Jaymi McCann,
TheWeek,
4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for part of the package
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“Part of the package.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/part%20of%20the%20package. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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