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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Growing the team’s influence in the community is at the top of everyone’s mind in the organization, from the front office to the bench, where Miller has marveled at the way Brink and Jackson have balanced the transition to WNBA play while also handling their off-court opportunities with enthusiasm.
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Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2024
While the front office weighs critical free-agency decisions regarding DeMar DeRozan and Patrick Williams, the early weeks of the offseason have been focused on realigning Billy Donovan’s coaching staff.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2024
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Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2024
While the front office weighs critical free-agency decisions regarding DeMar DeRozan and Patrick Williams, the early weeks of the offseason have been focused on realigning Billy Donovan’s coaching staff.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2024
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“Front office.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/front%20office. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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