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are harping

  • present progressive
    of harp.
    harp
    noun
    a musical instrument consisting of a triangular frame formed by a soundbox, a pillar, and a curved neck, and having strings stretched between the soundbox and the neck that are plucked with the fingers.

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"They are harping on about getting more disabled people in employment," she said.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2025

Young explained, though, that the Nationals are harping on leads before they even begin to drill strategy with the new rules.

From Washington Post ● Feb. 22, 2023

I don’t know why we are harping on this.

From The New Yorker ● Jan. 29, 2019

Malzahn and offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee are harping on fixing execution not making big changes this time.

From Washington Times ● Sep. 23, 2014

I suppose you are harping on the old scruple.

From Eve's Ransom by George Gissing

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