build a bridge

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: to establish a relationship (as to foster understanding and appreciation of cultural differences)
They hope to build a bridge between the two cultures.

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City staff told commissioners that the development agreement obligates the developer to build a bridge. — Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026 Hirsch advised Rosenwald to use part of his fortune to help build high-quality public schools in the South for Black students and to build a bridge to success for many Black students. — Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026 To build a bridge between the two groups to put the people back in their rightful place at the head of the republic. — Aaron Everitt, STAT, 10 Apr. 2026 The endowed fellowship aims to build a bridge between lab and clinical practice, cultivating leaders eager to understand the biology and clinical treatment of serious mental illness, UCLA officials said. — Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for build a bridge

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“Build a bridge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/build%20a%20bridge. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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