Though largely unheralded, all these programs have quietly managed to keep millions of older Americans in their communities and out of institutions.

But Peter Kahn should have been comfortable working largely unheralded in the larger world.

In cities nationwide, largely unheralded local initiatives are providing reason for hope.

Using a variety of largely unheralded regulations, officials appointed by President Bush have moved in recent months to neuter the states.

In making their gains, the Republicans exploited a largely unheralded fact: among minority groups, Hispanics rank with the most religious.

Such solo fliers have been largely unheralded until now.

"A largely unheralded accomplishment," he said, "is that the last three years have made the world a far more difficult place for terrorists."

Yet, like many women who have risen to high positions in major companies, Ms. Fudge's achievement has gone largely unheralded.

He arrived at the Crows in 1996 and was a largely unheralded player.

Behind every best-acting Oscar there is often another stunning performance that goes largely unheralded.