But he added, speaking approvingly of recent changes at the paper, "I've never seen so much money in my life."

Even scholars who speak approvingly of his collection do so off the record, however.

Bob Dole also spoke approvingly of the idea in a recent speech.

That is why school board members spoke approvingly of the state legislation to curb decentralization.

Still, she spoke approvingly of his being "part of a great communications package."

Some agricultural interests also spoke approvingly of the plan, which is meant to stave off growing water shortages.

The veterans also spoke approvingly of the coalition's equipment, especially the precision weapons that Soviet commanders did not have.

In these capacities, she promoted the party and spoke approvingly of the president, for instance ahead of the 2008 local election.

When Julian had gone back to his grass-cutting, Mother spoke approvingly of him.

More recently, the Center has spoken approvingly about the Tea Party movement.