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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Thune did promise a Senate vote on the health care subsidies issue as part of the package, but there’s no guarantee an extension will pass the Senate or get a vote in the House. Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 10 Nov. 2025 Around this time last season, Hunt, 23, was part of the package of picks and players sent to Columbus by Wild general manager Bill Guerin to get defenseman David Jiricek. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2025 Food and merchandise are also in the offing The grounds also serve up pleasantries as part of the package of events. Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2025 While there would be considerable tonnage of general entertainment cable networks, the main difference between the current scenario and 2019 is that CNN would be part of the package. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025 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 17 Nov. 2025.

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