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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This is why our organization, NBEAF, is starting conversations across Black New York—to bridge the gap between political theory and the lived realities of our communities.
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Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Where government funding falters, private industry must become a vital partner to bridge the gap.
—Denis Mandich, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Industry advocates have been pressing Bass, who took office in December 2022, to appoint such a figure, arguing a liaison would smoothly bridge the gap between filmmaking and government.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2025
Engage in parallel play When words feel too heavy or inaccessible, quiet play or connection can bridge the gap.
—Kelsey Mora, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2025
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Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Where government funding falters, private industry must become a vital partner to bridge the gap.
—Denis Mandich, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Industry advocates have been pressing Bass, who took office in December 2022, to appoint such a figure, arguing a liaison would smoothly bridge the gap between filmmaking and government.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2025
Engage in parallel play When words feel too heavy or inaccessible, quiet play or connection can bridge the gap.
—Kelsey Mora, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2025
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 7 Sep. 2025.
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