harp on

Example Sentences

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The former computer contractor for Jet Propulsion Laboratory tries not to harp on what would have happened if they’d kept sleeping.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2025

The framers probably thought there was no need to harp on about the Union being perpetual.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2023

No use continuing to harp on something outrageous when one’s outrage falls straight into the void.

From Slate • May 13, 2023

“We speak on it and harp on it a lot with the interior guys, you know, like, ‘Is Chris getting double-teamed?’”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 8, 2023

“How you do harp on that!” said Uncle Andrew.

From "The Magician's Nephew" by C. S. Lewis