as in paying (up)
to speak or write about insistently and usually tiresomely
there were so many good things about the stage production that it seems churlish to harp on a couple of minor missteps
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Collins says the tremor does not interfere with her work, emphasizing her consistent voting record and active role leading Senate budget negotiations.—
Patrick Whittle,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026 -
The two experts revealed the new, higher death toll alongside Central Florida lawmakers at a press conference outside the building that once was touted as a walk-through tour showcasing sloths while emphasizing conservation and education.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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“Harping (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harping%20%28on%29. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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