They met a man who under the mask of quiet competence was fuming.

Small but well built, Gottlieb gave the impression of quiet competence.

Today, Russian officials did their best to project an image of quiet competence.

"Her reports are always precise, but they don't convey much beyond great and quiet competence."

He exudes a quiet competence, which has done much to revive party fortunes among health professionals.

Minister al-Rashid was a picture of quiet competence in a black suit that emphasized his dark, intelligent eyes.

The barefoot sailors moved in quiet competence on the deck.

He took a great deal of pride in the quiet competence of his work.

The sergeant went about the job with quiet but unhurried competence.

Maura had always been impressed by his air of quiet competence.