work the room
Example Sentences
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She shot me a toothy smile and continued to work the room.
From Salon • Dec. 21, 2023
The atmosphere in the convivial dining room was joyful as Zimmerman would work the room, finding ways to genuinely connect with diners.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2023
Usually at these dinners, people mingle and work the room, but I realized Young was to be by my side for the night.
From Washington Post • Mar. 29, 2022
But luckily I’m only moderately socially awkward and, by the end of my short trip, could work the room.
From New York Times • Jan. 25, 2017
By the time Mom gets home from work, the room is cleared out and sparkling clean.
From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks
