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harping on

VERB

repeat

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dwell on nag

WEAK

bother disturb dwell upon harp upon pester

Example Sentences

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Throughout the hearing, he kept harping on the word "anonymous," implying that the press made up the stories.

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2025

Kavanaugh then pivoted, harping on “detransitioners”—people who transitioned, and then stopped identifying as transgender.

From Slate • Dec. 4, 2024

In a subsequent TikTok, she said that she will now be harping on people to wear seatbelts.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2024

Keep harping on it and the word chokers threatens to pop up.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2023

It was my mom who was always harping on her, but this sort of feels like maybe Lucy got the last word.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy