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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For Mylon Marcell, the mission is clear: to bridge the gap between innovation and technology, empowering businesses to thrive in a competitive world.
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Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
The new tax credit will be worth up to $3 per kilogram, which could bridge the gap in some cases but not all.
—Brad Plumer, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Shrug sweaters—essentially cropped cardigans covering the shoulders and arms—have become a knitwear favorite to bridge the gap between seasons and add versatility to outfits.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
The best co-op games bridge the gap between single-player experiences and multiplayer lobbies, bringing the best of both worlds.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
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Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
The new tax credit will be worth up to $3 per kilogram, which could bridge the gap in some cases but not all.
—Brad Plumer, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Shrug sweaters—essentially cropped cardigans covering the shoulders and arms—have become a knitwear favorite to bridge the gap between seasons and add versatility to outfits.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
The best co-op games bridge the gap between single-player experiences and multiplayer lobbies, bringing the best of both worlds.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
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 18 Jan. 2025.
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