front office
noun
: the policymaking officials of an organization
—usually hyphenated when used attributively
the front-office staff
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Many fans blame the team's poor performance on bad decisions made by the front office.
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But every indication before that, including the morning of that game in Toronto on March 25 in which Tortorella seemed understanding of what the team was going through, was that everyone in the organization was on the same page, from the front office on down.
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Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Perry previously held front office jobs with the Detroit Pistons, Seattle SuperSonics, Orlando Magic.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2025
But in order to have long-term success, the front office has to manage the roster with a long-term process.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2025
Bentley's inclusive approach to the world around it, from manufacturing plant to dealerships, from the front office to the brand's online presence and beyond, is why the company is Newsweek's Community Disruptor of the Year.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
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Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Perry previously held front office jobs with the Detroit Pistons, Seattle SuperSonics, Orlando Magic.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2025
But in order to have long-term success, the front office has to manage the roster with a long-term process.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2025
Bentley's inclusive approach to the world around it, from manufacturing plant to dealerships, from the front office to the brand's online presence and beyond, is why the company is Newsweek's Community Disruptor of the Year.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
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“Front office.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/front%20office. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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