work the room
Example Sentences
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It revealed the monarch would work the room in a "clockwise direction", and that aides were asked to encourage the 350 British guests to mingle with the diplomats at the annual gathering.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
He did not work the room all that much.
From Slate ● Jul. 14, 2026
She shot me a toothy smile and continued to work the room.
From Salon ● Dec. 21, 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
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
