harps (on)

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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  • His reelection campaign also emphasizes gun violence prevention, consumer protections and reproductive rights.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • This version emphasizes consistent functionality rather than frequent feature changes.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 31 Oct. 2026
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  • Anderson stresses that positive experiences should be intentional and consistent, not one giant gathering carrying all the weight.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Anderson stresses that positive experiences need to be intentional and repeated, so be patient with yourself.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026
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“Harps (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harps%20%28on%29. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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