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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Left winger Andrew Mangiapane played his first game with the Hawks since being traded from the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday as a part of the package for Dickinson and Colton Dach. Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026 Another key part of the package is softening approvals for wireless antenna farms. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026 Homebuilders, in particular, offered amenity upgrades, reduced rates, contributions to closing costs and appliances as part of the package. Lily O'Neill, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Feb. 2026 Branham was part of the package Dallas landed on Tuesday in the massive trade involving Anthony Davis. Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 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 11 Mar. 2026.

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