office politics
plural noun
often disapproving
: the activities, attitudes, or behaviors that are used to get or keep power or an advantage within a business or company
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Prestige bias and politics Even with a strong scoring system, bias and office politics can change the outcome.
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Brian Jenney,
IEEE Spectrum,
17 June 2026
Getty Images One of the most consequential decisions in the history of science may not have been driven by a search for knowledge or deep curiosity, but something familiar to all leaders and professionals: office politics.
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Theodore McDarrah,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
In addition to Miranda's scathing remarks to Andy (Anne Hathaway) while trying to complete seemingly impossible tasks, Emily (Emily Blunt) and Nigel (Stanley Tucci) taught her how to navigate office politics with their own sarcastic comments.
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Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
Startups, unburdened by entrenched processes and office politics, were found to fare considerably better.
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Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Brian Jenney,
IEEE Spectrum,
17 June 2026
Getty Images One of the most consequential decisions in the history of science may not have been driven by a search for knowledge or deep curiosity, but something familiar to all leaders and professionals: office politics.
—
Theodore McDarrah,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
In addition to Miranda's scathing remarks to Andy (Anne Hathaway) while trying to complete seemingly impossible tasks, Emily (Emily Blunt) and Nigel (Stanley Tucci) taught her how to navigate office politics with their own sarcastic comments.
—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
Startups, unburdened by entrenched processes and office politics, were found to fare considerably better.
—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for office politics
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“Office politics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/office%20politics. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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