front office
noun
: the policymaking officials of an organization
—usually hyphenated when used attributively
the front-office staff
Examples of front office in a Sentence
Many fans blame the team's poor performance on bad decisions made by the front office.
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As Pat Riley, Andy Elisburg and the Heat front office rebuild the Heat’s roster, Portis stands as a meaningful component of the deal in myriad ways.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Minasian took over the Angels’ front office in November 2020, but the long-struggling franchise has made no discernible progress during his tenure under mercurial owner Arte Moreno.
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Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Salary-cap math forces front offices into difficult decisions, and the NBA’s second apron has made sentiment almost impossible to afford.
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Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
The Mets are David Stearns, who has done very little right since taking over the front office of the Mets.
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Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Minasian took over the Angels’ front office in November 2020, but the long-struggling franchise has made no discernible progress during his tenure under mercurial owner Arte Moreno.
—
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Salary-cap math forces front offices into difficult decisions, and the NBA’s second apron has made sentiment almost impossible to afford.
—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
The Mets are David Stearns, who has done very little right since taking over the front office of the Mets.
—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
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“Front office.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/front%20office. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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