bridge the gap
phrase
: 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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To move forward, architects and IT Leaders must bridge the gap between innovation goals and the underlying complexity that limits them.
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Sam Rastogi,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Vintage rugs are readily available through online marketplaces, Etsy, or local furniture stores, and bridge the gap, creating an option that a customer can see in person prior to purchasing.
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Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
29 June 2026
But Marsch laughs at a Maurice wisecrack and throws both of his palms on his shoulders to bridge the gap between them.
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Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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Sam Rastogi,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Vintage rugs are readily available through online marketplaces, Etsy, or local furniture stores, and bridge the gap, creating an option that a customer can see in person prior to purchasing.
—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
29 June 2026
But Marsch laughs at a Maurice wisecrack and throws both of his palms on his shoulders to bridge the gap between them.
—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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 Jul. 2026.
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