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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Even Zhou himself was offered an opportunity to help bridge the gap between LGBTQ+ people in the two countries.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
Through the last seven years, Schwartz said, her goal was to bridge the gap between other up-and-coming studio owners.
—Mariah Guzman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
Faced with energy shortages, the state needs to be looking at all possible solutions to bridge the gap, particularly those that already exist like Maryland’s remaining coal fleet.
—Michelle Bloodworth, Baltimore Sun, 29 Jan. 2025
That said, for individuals who don’t get an adequate amount of biotin in their diets or have a deficiency for any reason, supplementation may be a helpful way to bridge the gap.
—Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2025
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
Through the last seven years, Schwartz said, her goal was to bridge the gap between other up-and-coming studio owners.
—Mariah Guzman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
Faced with energy shortages, the state needs to be looking at all possible solutions to bridge the gap, particularly those that already exist like Maryland’s remaining coal fleet.
—Michelle Bloodworth, Baltimore Sun, 29 Jan. 2025
That said, for individuals who don’t get an adequate amount of biotin in their diets or have a deficiency for any reason, supplementation may be a helpful way to bridge the gap.
—Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2025
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“Bridge the gap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bridge%20the%20gap. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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