This sense of a personal presence - low-key, meditative, exploratory - is what makes Mr. Kainen's work appealing.

The police department maintains a low-key but highly visible presence.

Police appeared relaxed, keeping a visible but low-key presence, and chatting and mingling with protesters.

The objects themselves have a low-key presence exactly suited to the Asia Society's intimate setting.

Further down, both Cambodian and Thai guards maintain a low-key presence.

Mr. Kerik, who kept a low-key presence here this week, caused a buzz when he finally stepped out.

Several other reasons help explain the low-key American presence at the meetings here.

Will he maintain a low-key presence this season after returning unconditionally from his suspension last year?

As Nash's former partner, now a private investigator, Mr. Marin has a low-key, no-nonsense presence that keeps the series down to earth.

Jamie, the son, played here with an admirable low-key presence, is forced to be a mediator.