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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With the longer-term future of HBO Max somewhat uncertain given what could happen if it gets swallowed up by one of the world’s biggest streamers, Perrette pushed back on the idea that Netflix top brass would be unhappy with HBO Max rolling out across the world.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
Despite evidence of persistent problems with racial and gender discrimination, Rice said, the department’s top brass have seemed unwilling to embrace change.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Neither leader had a presence at Tuesday’s health committee hearing, where the state health care system’s top brass spoke about the consequences and possible responses.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
After an explosive memo knocked down the BBC‘s top brass, the British public broadcaster confirmed director-general Tim Davie would stand down, on Wednesday detailing an interim leader when his departure happens at the start of April.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
Despite evidence of persistent problems with racial and gender discrimination, Rice said, the department’s top brass have seemed unwilling to embrace change.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Neither leader had a presence at Tuesday’s health committee hearing, where the state health care system’s top brass spoke about the consequences and possible responses.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
After an explosive memo knocked down the BBC‘s top brass, the British public broadcaster confirmed director-general Tim Davie would stand down, on Wednesday detailing an interim leader when his departure happens at the start of April.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Top brass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top%20brass. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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