close the gap
idiom
: to reduce or eliminate a difference between two people, groups, or things
—often + between
We hope to close the gap between well-funded suburban schools and the struggling schools in poorer communities.
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On the next Chiefs possession, Hunt went over the top on a 2-yard touchdown run, and a Patrick Mahomes to Rashee Rice connection delivered the two-point conversion to close the gap to three.
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Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Nov. 2025
At this point, the Dodgers are the favorites to land Tucker, so stealing him out from under their noses would be the perfect move for the Giants to close the gap on the reigning World Series champions.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
Payton, in his third season with the Broncos, will need his offense to close the gap for Denver to get over the top.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
The goal is to close the gap between employers who need skilled workers and individuals who are eager to learn but lack opportunity.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
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Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Nov. 2025
At this point, the Dodgers are the favorites to land Tucker, so stealing him out from under their noses would be the perfect move for the Giants to close the gap on the reigning World Series champions.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
Payton, in his third season with the Broncos, will need his offense to close the gap for Denver to get over the top.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
The goal is to close the gap between employers who need skilled workers and individuals who are eager to learn but lack opportunity.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for close the gap
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“Close the gap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20the%20gap. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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