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 county is also adding eight additional victim witness specialists to help survivors bridge the gap and navigate the court system.
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Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Saltair’s Serum Body Washes bridge the gap between cleansing and treatment, delivering hydration while supporting visibly brighter-looking skin.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Jan. 2026
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, 30 Dec. 2025
To bridge the gap, grid operators globally are turning to innovative grid tech.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Dec. 2025
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Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Saltair’s Serum Body Washes bridge the gap between cleansing and treatment, delivering hydration while supporting visibly brighter-looking skin.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Jan. 2026
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, 30 Dec. 2025
To bridge the gap, grid operators globally are turning to innovative grid tech.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Dec. 2025
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“Bridge the gap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bridge%20the%20gap. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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