James's sister Anna wrote approvingly to their mother that Mary had "brought my brother of his drinking in a great measure and to love home".

"Droll and at the same time poetic," a customer wrote approvingly in the guest book.

"The final settlement of the revolutionary disturbance," Glass wrote approvingly, "was largely due to his efforts."

He wrote approvingly of the "widely shared belief that structures with special historic, cultural or architectural significance enhance the quality of life for all."

Composer Hector Berlioz wrote approvingly of the new instrument in 1842.

Although he was in the hospital, he was prompt to write approvingly.

Walshe also wrote approvingly of the character of the Pétain government.

Still, one viewer among the 30 percent who liked "Plyumbum" wrote approvingly: "He is searching for justice."

"He seeks information from all quarters and judges more independently than any man I ever saw," Adams wrote approvingly.

In the late 19th century, many American historians, uncomfortable with contemporary revolutions, found it problematic to write approvingly about Adams.