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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There are growing options to augment your CRM in ways that bridge the gap, increase user adoption and drive fund goals.
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Ray Zhou, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
While there’s still some catching up to do between the Hurricanes and the league-favorite Edmonton Oilers, this trade helps bridge the gap.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
The website, which according to CBS News was established by the Department of Health and Human Services in 2022, was intended to help bridge the gap created by the overturning of Roe v. Wade that same year.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2025
For Mylon Marcell, the mission is clear: to bridge the gap between innovation and technology, empowering businesses to thrive in a competitive world.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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Ray Zhou, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
While there’s still some catching up to do between the Hurricanes and the league-favorite Edmonton Oilers, this trade helps bridge the gap.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
The website, which according to CBS News was established by the Department of Health and Human Services in 2022, was intended to help bridge the gap created by the overturning of Roe v. Wade that same year.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2025
For Mylon Marcell, the mission is clear: to bridge the gap between innovation and technology, empowering businesses to thrive in a competitive world.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 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 2 Feb. 2025.
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