bridge the gap
idiom
: to have qualities of two different groups or things
—often + between
His work bridges the gap between popular fiction and serious literature.
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That’s why guidance is core to the mission of the Before You Trip campaign, which aims to bridge the gap between research and harm reduction education.
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Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 13 May 2025
In this landscape, managers are often asked to bridge the gap: to guide employees through unfamiliar systems, maintain performance, and protect morale (all while adapting to the change themselves).
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Quantify enters the international stage at Cannes with a clear mission: to bridge the gap between filmmakers and distributors through its core principles of accountability, transparency, and clear communication.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 May 2025
Which begs the question: can Crystal Palace, who hammered Aston Villa in the other semi and have never lifted the cup, bridge the gap in experience more successfully when the final comes around next month?
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 13 May 2025
In this landscape, managers are often asked to bridge the gap: to guide employees through unfamiliar systems, maintain performance, and protect morale (all while adapting to the change themselves).
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Quantify enters the international stage at Cannes with a clear mission: to bridge the gap between filmmakers and distributors through its core principles of accountability, transparency, and clear communication.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 May 2025
Which begs the question: can Crystal Palace, who hammered Aston Villa in the other semi and have never lifted the cup, bridge the gap in experience more successfully when the final comes around next month?
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bridge the gap
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“Bridge the gap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bridge%20the%20gap. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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