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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According to multiple league sources, Brown was interested in an extension last spring, but talks with Houston’s front office never materialized into anything substantial.
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
However, the front office isn’t done adding to the roster.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025
Someone, a coach on his staff, an executive in the front office, a fan sitting next to the dugout, had to make Snitker aware of what just transpired.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
After nine years climbing the ranks in the Los Angeles Rams’ front office, the 34-year-old Gladstone — the second-youngest GM in NFL history — took a massive swing with his first-ever draft pick after being hired by Jacksonville in February.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2025
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
However, the front office isn’t done adding to the roster.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025
Someone, a coach on his staff, an executive in the front office, a fan sitting next to the dugout, had to make Snitker aware of what just transpired.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
After nine years climbing the ranks in the Los Angeles Rams’ front office, the 34-year-old Gladstone — the second-youngest GM in NFL history — took a massive swing with his first-ever draft pick after being hired by Jacksonville in February.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2025
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“Front office.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/front%20office. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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