top brass
noun
informal
: the people in the highest positions in an organization (such as the military or a business)
Navy top brass met earlier today.
—often used with theThe (company) top brass have/has decided that no action is necessary.
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Recent statements from top brass at the Justice Department and FBI stood by that conclusion.
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025
Arsenal’s top brass appear determined to support him in this pursuit.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 6 June 2025
But Garza dropped charges against 17 of them after it was revealed that top brass at APD knew before the protest that the bean bag rounds were more dangerous than intended and yet didn't stop their use.
—Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
There's a debate simmering among the top brass of the Indiana Democratic Party about how to handle harassment and discrimination complaints moving forward.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025
Arsenal’s top brass appear determined to support him in this pursuit.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 6 June 2025
But Garza dropped charges against 17 of them after it was revealed that top brass at APD knew before the protest that the bean bag rounds were more dangerous than intended and yet didn't stop their use.
—Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
There's a debate simmering among the top brass of the Indiana Democratic Party about how to handle harassment and discrimination complaints moving forward.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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“Top brass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top%20brass. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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