harps (on)

Definition of harps (on)next
present tense third-person singular of harp (on)
as in emphasizes
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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  • Brown emphasizes that his dishes are made with entirely healthful ingredients.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Fulfillment is associated with improved quality of life, and Burnight emphasizes that physical health and fulfillment are interdependent.
    Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 21 Apr. 2026
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  • Pathiyil stresses that just because rectal cancer cases are growing at a faster clip, doesn’t make colon cancer any less of a concern.
    Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Dietician Lauren Kremer stresses the importance of other nutritional details.
    Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Harps (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harps%20%28on%29. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.

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