harping (on)

present participle of harp (on)
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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emphasizing
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  • Some brands are incorporating ingredients marketed to support cognition, gut health, or recovery, while others are emphasizing simpler ingredient lists or organic sourcing.
    Jess Cording, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Through different bodies, through different personalities, the tournament kept emphasizing the same point.
    Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 20 July 2026
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“Harping (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harping%20%28on%29. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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