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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  • The quad-motor system emphasizes not just raw numbers but precise traction and control.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
  • This philosophy emphasizes intentionality and mindfulness over aesthetics alone.
    Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
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  • However, Chang stresses that expanding access requires addressing child care workforce shortages and provider closures, issues that were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
    Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Squeri stresses the sumptuous value cardmembers can reap from exploiting Amex’s hotel rewards.
    Shawn Tully, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Harps (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harps%20%28on%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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