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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It was later revealed that top brass at the Police Department knew the dangers posed by the bean bag rounds months before the 2020 protests but did nothing to stop their use.
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Skye Seipp, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
In December 2023, Pogacar and the UAE team’s top brass sat down together.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2025
Recent statements from top brass at the Justice Department and FBI stood by that conclusion.
—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
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Skye Seipp, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
In December 2023, Pogacar and the UAE team’s top brass sat down together.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2025
Recent statements from top brass at the Justice Department and FBI stood by that conclusion.
—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
See All Example Sentences for top brass
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“Top brass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top%20brass. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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