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 creative is currently working to bridge the gap between the worlds of fashion and travel while exploring the real life implications of the industry from a global perspective.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
Thanks to the eggs and cottage cheese in the foundation, these egg bites are a seriously satisfying way to bridge the gap between meals.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2026
Yet at the same time, the state has allowed its in-state energy infrastructure to erode without a credible plan to bridge the gap.
—Suzette Valladares, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026
While some companies are targeting smaller acquisitions and early-stage assets, others are open to bigger, late-stage deals to bridge the gap, Camilla Oxhamre, portfolio manager at Rhenman & Partners, told CNBC.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
Thanks to the eggs and cottage cheese in the foundation, these egg bites are a seriously satisfying way to bridge the gap between meals.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2026
Yet at the same time, the state has allowed its in-state energy infrastructure to erode without a credible plan to bridge the gap.
—Suzette Valladares, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026
While some companies are targeting smaller acquisitions and early-stage assets, others are open to bigger, late-stage deals to bridge the gap, Camilla Oxhamre, portfolio manager at Rhenman & Partners, told CNBC.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 13 Feb. 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 19 Feb. 2026.
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