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 purpose of the urgent care centers is to bridge the gap between primary care offices and the emergency department, Gherardi said.
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Jonny Williams, The Providence Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
NGOs were trying to bridge the gap between the public sector, which is not performing well, and the people who need to access health services.
—Majirata Latela, The Dial, 22 Jan. 2026
Sally understands how to create world-class encounters that bridge the gap between art and community.
—News Desk, Artforum, 21 Jan. 2026
Starfish Space thinks Otter can help bridge the gap between those two options.
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Jonny Williams, The Providence Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
NGOs were trying to bridge the gap between the public sector, which is not performing well, and the people who need to access health services.
—Majirata Latela, The Dial, 22 Jan. 2026
Sally understands how to create world-class encounters that bridge the gap between art and community.
—News Desk, Artforum, 21 Jan. 2026
Starfish Space thinks Otter can help bridge the gap between those two options.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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