part and parcel

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Recent Examples of part and parcel Fear is part and parcel of any outdoor adventurer’s experience, but unlike many of us, Lucas Bravo likes that feeling. Adrienne Westenfeld, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026 That change of promotion is part and parcel with the way EDM has shifted gears over the years. Michaelangelo Matos, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2026 The smoke and mirrors games that are part and parcel of F1 testing have been in full swing through this week’s running in Bahrain – even more so than in previous seasons, given the new cars being tested. Luke Smith, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026 José Andrés Díaz González, political scientist at Costa Rica’s National University in Heredia, told CNN that the security crisis is part and parcel with a decline in the country’s social services. Djenane Villanueva, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for part and parcel
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Noun
  • Those booking treatments at Sastra should coordinate directly with the spa to see what is possible on an individual basis.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
  • As Augie Lopez trotted around the bases late Monday night, the small contingent of USC fans could finally be heard at Blue Bell Park.
    Jose de Jesus Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • The goal is not finished meals but building blocks that move easily between lunches and dinners.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
  • Achane and center Aaron Brewer as building blocks for the new regime.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Noun
  • Substitutes may work in some lower-end electronics, but for premium smartphones, RF components, AI servers, and automotive electronics, any change in material means requalification, redesign, testing, and time.
    Kevin Williams, CNBC, 7 June 2026
  • At the same time, hard-carbon anodes, one of the key components used in sodium-ion batteries, have moved into industrial-scale production, marking another important milestone in the development of a mature supply chain.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026
Noun
  • Washington — The House approved an effort on Thursday to send fresh assistance to Ukraine after a few Republican members joined with Democrats to force a vote on the issue.
    Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 5 June 2026
  • With Fairfield High’s graduation set to be held Friday, community members started a petition calling for it to be moved to a new location.
    Seamus Bozeman Follow, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2026
Noun
  • Inflation concerns Another factor that could push the RBI in favour of a rate cut is the risk of higher inflation.
    Sri Jegarajah,Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 3 June 2026
  • Much of Microsoft’s messaging around AI is speculative and self-serving, but the company rightly points out that new computing form factors have always required specialization, and that process is complex and expensive.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • Sabalenka, 28, at first seemed to cope well with the elements, showing signs of mild annoyance at 5-3 in the first set.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 3 June 2026
  • At the time, NASA was counting on the Falcon 9 to return its capability to launch humans, and today, NASA is counting on New Glenn as a key element of its lunar ambitions.
    Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • There are also diner burgers and upscale date spots with prime ingredients.
    Alanna Bennett, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
  • Historically, that has meant tweaking a prescription drug to accommodate the needs of patients who had an allergy to an ingredient, or who couldn't swallow a pill.
    Daniel Gilbert, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Noun
  • State and local governments trying to strike a balance between looking forward and securing jobs in construction while weighing constituents' concerns about energy, infrastructure, environmental and labor impacts.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 4 June 2026
  • Former Mayor Harold Washington appears extensively — including a candid photo of Washington shaking hands with constituents while a young Obama lingers in the background.
    A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026

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“Part and parcel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/part%20and%20parcel. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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