bridge the gap

phrase

: 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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Thankfully, Amazon just dropped new fashion arrivals that bridge the gap between summer and fall dressing. Brooke Knappenberger, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 The right creator can bridge the gap between technical messaging and audience understanding. Pierce Kafka, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 The Twins acquired Tommy Nance this month to help bridge the gap from the early innings to late innings. Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 27 July 2026 As a result, some are taking on credit card debt to help bridge the gap. Ryley Amond, CNBC, 24 July 2026 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 4 Aug. 2026.

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