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verb- Playing a particular musical instrument; Also: Dwelling on persistently or tediously.

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Usage examples (32)
  • I just didn't see the point in harping on the obvious.
  • This kind of trivial harping is exactly why nobody with half a brain takes “Progressives” seriously.
  • Also on this military subject, Wagner also brags on a long string of military units he has taught around the world, one such harping is on
  • I'm a big fan of "harping" on the taboo issue of race and ethnic identity.
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