low-key

Example Sentences

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Leading into Perth, Stokes called the former players who had criticised England's low-key build up as "has-beens" -- and that came back to bite him.

From Barron's

McCullum said the hype around the Ashes is "pretty cool", comparing it to the low-key nature of his time playing for New Zealand.

From BBC

It is very low-key with him, it is so much easier to follow leaders like that rather than abrasive, more obvious leaders.

From BBC

Some players simply cannot raise themselves in low-key cricket and Brook showed little regard for the exercise.

From BBC

France's only slip-up in qualifying came in a draw in Iceland last month, although they have rarely found their fluid best during a low-key campaign.

From Barron's