Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
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Slaughter relayed what Barry’s group has harped on all week.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026
And Disney would sure like to be in every household — company boss Bob Chapek has harped on Disney Plus’ appeal to even households without kids.
From The Verge ● Mar. 9, 2022
"It’s something Coach has harped on us from the very beginning: just make the winning plays," said Malik Hall, who had a big late steal and two free throws.
From Fox News ● Nov. 25, 2021
Wall has harped on the word during the Wizards’ stunning playoff run, which continued Sunday with a 104-98 comeback victory over the top-seeded Atlanta Hawks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
From Washington Post ● May 3, 2015
Last session, the session before, and now this session, she has harped on this disagreeable theme.
From Purple Springs by Nellie L. McClung
