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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Grocery stores have an opportunity to bridge the gap between consumer and farmer, but often fall short, making consumers feel that the only way to support American farmers is to shop at a local farmers market. Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Despite being a senior leader of a rival party, Dahlan has pledged to try to bridge the gap between Hamas and rival factions. Mkhaimar Abusada, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026 Sachs Foundation Roberts-Mora adds that Sachs helps bridge the gap not only monetarily, but in providing wraparound services. Mekialaya White, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 Thankfully, Amazon just dropped new fashion arrivals that bridge the gap between summer and fall dressing. Brooke Knappenberger, PEOPLE, 31 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 13 Aug. 2026.

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