front office
noun
: the policymaking officials of an organization
—usually hyphenated when used attributively
the front-office staff
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Many fans blame the team's poor performance on bad decisions made by the front office.
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And the professional basketball front office proves a fertile ground for comfortably low-stakes sitcom high jinks, particularly when a loose-cannon player (Chet Hanks) starts making a mess of the Waves' public image.
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Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
While the Dodgers were incredible in 2024, their front office has made the most of these off-season months by making multiple blockbuster moves.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Another early playoff exit and the front office may want to tweak the foundation of a roster in a way that doesn’t include a long-time core piece such as Tavares (or Marner).
—Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
The Mavericks’ front office had reportedly grown tired of Doncic’s inconsistent conditioning and weight fluctuations.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2025
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Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
While the Dodgers were incredible in 2024, their front office has made the most of these off-season months by making multiple blockbuster moves.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Another early playoff exit and the front office may want to tweak the foundation of a roster in a way that doesn’t include a long-time core piece such as Tavares (or Marner).
—Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
The Mavericks’ front office had reportedly grown tired of Doncic’s inconsistent conditioning and weight fluctuations.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Front office.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/front%20office. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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