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bridge the gap

[brij thuh gap] / ˈbrɪdʒ ðə ˈgæp /


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Tan, who said alleged possessions are often accompanied by symptoms of psychosis, insisted Philippine psychiatrists were not seeking to "compete with the Catholic Church", but rather to bridge the gap between culture and science.

From Barron's Jul. 19, 2026

It said taxpayers should fund some of the infrastructure needed for black spots, "as commercial rollout alone cannot bridge the gap on the rail network".

From BBC Jun. 3, 2026

Human stem cell-derived organoids can more closely reproduce human biology, helping bridge the gap between animal experiments and real patient outcomes.

From Science Daily May 29, 2026

A one-week contract can pay thousands of dollars, which can help bridge the gap between land-based gigs.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 30, 2026

The only way I could see to bridge the gap between us was to become a Negro.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin




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