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 front office worked to sign the undrafted rookie class.
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Zach Berman, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Paton, Payton and the Broncos’ front office ended up playing a juggling game.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
General manager/front office changes have also been the norm recently.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
His physical attributes caught the attention of the Ravens’ front office and scouts, but his relationship with Heap helped drive his quality of character home.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
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Zach Berman, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Paton, Payton and the Broncos’ front office ended up playing a juggling game.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
General manager/front office changes have also been the norm recently.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
His physical attributes caught the attention of the Ravens’ front office and scouts, but his relationship with Heap helped drive his quality of character home.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Front office.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/front%20office. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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