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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  • Their leadership emphasizes quality, craftsmanship and long-term reputation over short-term gains.
    Sally Percy, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • The American model emphasizes individual responsibility and personal choice.
    Steven Delco, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026
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  • Bagnara stresses picking repellents approved by the Environmental Protection Agency for maximum efficiency and minimal side effects for humans and pets.
    Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026
  • The article stresses that essential human skills, including judgment, communication, and critical thinking, remain highly valuable.
    Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
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“Harps (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harps%20%28on%29. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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