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bridge the gap

[brij thuh gap] / ˈbrɪdʒ ðə ˈgæp /


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“The expenses have exceeded their resources and so they’re paying what they can,” she said, noting that credit cards are being used to bridge the gap.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026

"They could allow us to eventually address even deeper questions, like whether these condensates helped bridge the gap between simple molecules and the earliest forms of life."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026

"They bridge the gap between the science community and common people - locals and visitors," Jorphail adds.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

This is the sweet spot Osborn is targeting: he hopes to ultimately bridge the gap between Republicans and Democrats in the US Senate.

From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026

Although a number of artists have been competent in both painting and sculpture, only a handful managed to bridge the gap between them with complete success.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson


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