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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The goal is to help bridge the gap between beauty professionals — creators, independent stylists, salon owners, entrepreneurs and distributors outside of L’Oréal’s network included — and the digital marketplace.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
If fintechs cannot bridge the gap between these rapid advancements and clear, jargon-free information and education, mass adoption will falter.
—Dhruv Arora, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2025
Musk’s showcase captured perfectly the power of spectacle to mask technological shortcomings and bridge the gap between expectation and reality.
—James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
Founder Heba Korayem frames it as a way to bridge the gap between creative ambition and market access, helping Arab producers compete more confidently on the international stage.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 22 Nov. 2025
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
If fintechs cannot bridge the gap between these rapid advancements and clear, jargon-free information and education, mass adoption will falter.
—Dhruv Arora, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2025
Musk’s showcase captured perfectly the power of spectacle to mask technological shortcomings and bridge the gap between expectation and reality.
—James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
Founder Heba Korayem frames it as a way to bridge the gap between creative ambition and market access, helping Arab producers compete more confidently on the international stage.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 22 Nov. 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 30 Nov. 2025.
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