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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To the Detroit Tigers' credit, after reaching the playoffs in 2025, ownership and the front office decided to make another run in 2026.
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Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
The Giants’ devastating 8-6 walk-off loss on Friday night to the Colorado Rockies in Denver was the latest sobering reminder of how little the front office devoted to the bullpen during the offseason.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
That raises questions about where to fit Elton Brand, who previously held the top front office title and then worked as general manager under Morey.
—Gina Mizell, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
In Philadelphia, Gansey will lead the front office and be tasked with running day-to-day operations.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 29 May 2026
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Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
The Giants’ devastating 8-6 walk-off loss on Friday night to the Colorado Rockies in Denver was the latest sobering reminder of how little the front office devoted to the bullpen during the offseason.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
That raises questions about where to fit Elton Brand, who previously held the top front office title and then worked as general manager under Morey.
—Gina Mizell, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
In Philadelphia, Gansey will lead the front office and be tasked with running day-to-day operations.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 29 May 2026
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“Front office.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/front%20office. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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