Most boards operate in a low-key manner, outside public attention, but occasionally an issue comes along that makes a board the center of a controversy.

His offhand, low-key manner makes him seem less aware than he is.

We're taking our time; we're in a very low-key manner preparing for a possible administration.

He is a short, compact man with a low-key manner and an infectious smile.

Both executives, however, endorsed taking sides if it could be done in a low-key manner and the issue was particularly significant.

All this was presented in a direct, generally low-key manner.

These small dramas are presented in a low-key, naturalistic manner.

The low-key manner in which she made the announcement provided a preview of what is likely to be a campaign played without a rule book.

His words were delivered in a low-key manner, but they went through me like a powerful electric current.

The setting is still charming in a low-key manner.