part and parcel

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Recent Examples of part and parcel 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 Criticism will be part and parcel of anything new, of course. David Folkenflik, NPR, 30 Jan. 2026 This is already part and parcel of major LLMs. Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for part and parcel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for part and parcel
Noun
  • Alex Vesia walked pinch-hitter Davis Schneider to load the bases, then retired the next three batters.
    CBS News, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Centennial loaded the bases with 2 singles and an error before the Owls got the next 2 batters to strike out.
    Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Such a meal should include a good source of protein, such as eggs, in order to stock up on or refuel depleted amino acids, including cysteine and methionine, which are building blocks for protective antioxidants.
    Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Every day, practice, period, rep, snap and second are building blocks to something bigger.
    Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Even if the Iran war wraps up in the next few days, and energy prices eventually come back down, the damage has already been done in terms of fertilizer supply chains and their components’ prices.
    E.J. Antoni, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Unlike the case of Messi in MLS, the NFL forbids teams from offering equity to players as a component of compensation.
    Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The family's obituary states that they are survived by many loving friends and family members.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
  • For another hour after his speech, his sixth that day, Magyar smiled for photos with members of the throng.
    Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Occupancy rates are one factor in determining an office building’s worth and profitability.
    Desiree Mathurin April 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
  • As in the teams’ previous meetings, the Raptors’ length was a factor, with Toronto with 23 shots at the rim in the first half, compared to 11 for the Heat.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Options lean fruit-forward, herbal and slightly savory, with ingredients like citrus, fresh herbs and briny elements showing up across the list.
    Evan Moore April 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
  • While that event will be ticketed, organizers said all other activation elements within the district will remain free and open to the public.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The spa The spa, which is currently undergoing a refresh, is fabulous, with tropical-zen indoor and outdoor treatment rooms and an emphasis on incorporating local ingredients like aloe, passion fruit, and coffee into different services.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Doctors note that most of the time over-the-counter products like dietary supplements, shampoos or skin care that are advertised for menopausal women aren't different from regular products for that purpose ingredient-wise.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • This gave rise to some constituents dubbing her Lori Tehran, which is the capitol of Iran, something which Grossi was quick to pick up and run with.
    Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
  • King’s plans center around keeping close contact with constituents, revitalizing downtown and residential areas and advancing historic preservation and tourism efforts.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026

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“Part and parcel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/part%20and%20parcel. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

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