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21.41Reharmonize from phrase architecture
Suppose eight bars:
Bars 1–4 = question.
Bars 5–8 = answer.
You might deliberately make the first ending weaker:
... Dm7 → G7
half cadence.
Then final phrase:
... Dm7 → G7 → Cmaj7
full resolution.
Reharmonization should reinforce phrase structure.