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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The result doesn’t just build a bridge between two seemingly disparate areas of study. Kevin Hartnett, Quanta Magazine, 6 Oct. 2025 There are plans to widen sections of Bonds Ranch Road as well as build a bridge over the train tracks. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2025 Jaeson Ma’s personal mission is to build a bridge between Eastern and Western culture through media, entertainment, technology, talent, and content. Kristin Westcott Grant, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025 Engineers work together to build a bridge. Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025 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 20 Oct. 2025.

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