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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The pope was an advocate for global challenges, such as fighting climate change and working to increase sustainability, and sought to bridge the gap between spirituality and the scientific community by urging scientists to use their discoveries for the common good and to care for the planet.
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Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2025
How would this series manage to bridge the gap between the version the MCU had built and the affable disaster popularized in Matt Fraction and David Aja’s award-winning comic run?
—Nola Pfau, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
The hope is that, in time, the success Emery has led will bridge the gap.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Think soft, layered neutrals, warm woods, or matte finishes that can bridge the gap between styles.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025
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Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2025
How would this series manage to bridge the gap between the version the MCU had built and the affable disaster popularized in Matt Fraction and David Aja’s award-winning comic run?
—Nola Pfau, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
The hope is that, in time, the success Emery has led will bridge the gap.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Think soft, layered neutrals, warm woods, or matte finishes that can bridge the gap between styles.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025
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 5 May. 2025.
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