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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The Falcons revamped their front office in the offseason, with the additions of Matt Ryan as president of football, Cunningham as general manager and Kevin Stefanski as head coach.
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Ajc Sports, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The New York Mets reportedly added a former player to their front office.
—Jason Ounpraseuth, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
So does the rest of his coaching staff, the front office and ownership.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
The Dolphins have undergone a culture change in the front office and on the coaching staff.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
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Ajc Sports, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The New York Mets reportedly added a former player to their front office.
—Jason Ounpraseuth, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
So does the rest of his coaching staff, the front office and ownership.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
The Dolphins have undergone a culture change in the front office and on the coaching staff.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Front office.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/front%20office. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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