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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Polly was never adopted and spent the rest of her days in the shelter’s front office.
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Amanda Rosa
april 9, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
The Dodgers moved longtime coach and scout Monty Basgall — known as an exceptional infield instructor — from the front office to the field to help the players adjust to their new roles.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
And since 2023, Beltrán has served as a special assistant in the Mets’ front office, offering advice to players and staff.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
The Falcons' front office and coaching staff, which is largely full of new faces this season, has remained tight-lipped during the active investigation.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Amanda Rosa
april 9, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
The Dodgers moved longtime coach and scout Monty Basgall — known as an exceptional infield instructor — from the front office to the field to help the players adjust to their new roles.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
And since 2023, Beltrán has served as a special assistant in the Mets’ front office, offering advice to players and staff.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
The Falcons' front office and coaching staff, which is largely full of new faces this season, has remained tight-lipped during the active investigation.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Front office.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/front%20office. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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