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 did right by Foligno in not only sending him to a Stanley Cup contender, but also reuniting him with his brother, Marcus.
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Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Jones highlighted the additions the Cowboys front office has overseen so far this offseason to help address the defensive deficiencies, leaving him optimistic heading into the next month's NFL Draft.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
The team has embraced me, the organization from the front office to my teammates to the coaching staff.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Jobs for either coaches or front office members may be on the line.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
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Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Jones highlighted the additions the Cowboys front office has overseen so far this offseason to help address the defensive deficiencies, leaving him optimistic heading into the next month's NFL Draft.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
The team has embraced me, the organization from the front office to my teammates to the coaching staff.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Jobs for either coaches or front office members may be on the line.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Front office.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/front%20office. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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