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

You gotta work the room, do what the room can handle. 

From Washington Times • Dec. 28, 2016

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