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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The team suggests potential applications in education and elder care, while emphasizing careful design to avoid misuse.—
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The Au Vieux Campeur collection will be housed here, emphasizing Gerbi’s intention to establish it as a stand-alone brand.—
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15 Jan. 2026
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“Harping (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harping%20%28on%29. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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