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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Emily Ruff, owner and principal designer of Cohesively Curated Interiors, echoes this statement, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful organisation.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
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Technically, his performance notably accompanies the musical text with drum breaks and underscoring between scenes, emphasizing the musicality of McCraney’s writing and the actors’ tempo.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Harping (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harping%20%28on%29. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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