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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While the Cubs dominate, the Bulls have picked their man to lead the front office, the NCAA Tournament is expanding to 76 teams and the NFL schedule release is set for Thursday.
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Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Though neither had ever been a general manager, Turner wanted one to run the front office.
—Mark Bradley For The Ajc, AJC.com, 9 May 2026
The Knicks’ lack of depth was a sore spot during last year’s postseason run and something the front office wanted to change, with both a new coach and revamped roster.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 9 May 2026
But Chris MacFarland and his group in the front office always have one eye towards the future.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
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Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Though neither had ever been a general manager, Turner wanted one to run the front office.
—Mark Bradley For The Ajc, AJC.com, 9 May 2026
The Knicks’ lack of depth was a sore spot during last year’s postseason run and something the front office wanted to change, with both a new coach and revamped roster.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 9 May 2026
But Chris MacFarland and his group in the front office always have one eye towards the future.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
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“Front office.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/front%20office. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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