bridge the gap

phrase

: 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 proposition is to connect China’s factories with its creator economy; Black Lake’s agents bridge the gap by converting ideas into designs, a 3D simulation, and industrial data sent to a factory. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026 The project marks a clear move to bridge the gap between small laboratory experiments and industrial-scale power demonstration. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026 While many users don’t need anything to bridge the gap between their phone and computer, others find that a tablet can supercharge their workday, commute, or entertainment—especially for creatives and bookworms. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026 When households cannot pay for rising costs within their incomes, credit can temporarily bridge the gap. — Sheldon H. Jacobson, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026 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 9 Oct. 2026.

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