bridge the gap
idiom
: 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 bridge the gap, a handful of states have enacted orders expanding and protecting access, issuing blanket prescriptions, executive orders and insurance coverage requirements.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
To bridge the gap between innovation and investment, Biofabricate is extending its reach beyond London.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
Corporate Trainers, Instructional Designers, and Adult Education Specialists As the job market evolves, there’s growing demand for professionals who can bridge the gap between traditional education and emerging skill needs.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
Tintner confirmed Friday that Northrop has purchased a fourth Falcon 9 launch from SpaceX for the next Cygnus cargo mission in the first half of next year, in a bid to bridge the gap until the debut of the Antares 330 rocket.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
To bridge the gap between innovation and investment, Biofabricate is extending its reach beyond London.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
Corporate Trainers, Instructional Designers, and Adult Education Specialists As the job market evolves, there’s growing demand for professionals who can bridge the gap between traditional education and emerging skill needs.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
Tintner confirmed Friday that Northrop has purchased a fourth Falcon 9 launch from SpaceX for the next Cygnus cargo mission in the first half of next year, in a bid to bridge the gap until the debut of the Antares 330 rocket.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Bridge the gap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bridge%20the%20gap. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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