build a bridge
idiom
: 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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Jaeson Ma’s personal mission is to build a bridge between Eastern and Western culture through media, entertainment, technology, talent, and content.
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Kristin Westcott Grant, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Engineers work together to build a bridge.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Rome Reuters — Italy’s government was set on Wednesday to give the final approval to the multi-billion-euro project to build a bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland, paving the way for works to begin after decades of discussions.
—CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
Manfred has been meeting with every team this year in an effort to build a bridge between the sides.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025
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Kristin Westcott Grant, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Engineers work together to build a bridge.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Rome Reuters — Italy’s government was set on Wednesday to give the final approval to the multi-billion-euro project to build a bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland, paving the way for works to begin after decades of discussions.
—CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
Manfred has been meeting with every team this year in an effort to build a bridge between the sides.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025
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“Build a bridge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/build%20a%20bridge. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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