close the gap
idiom
: to reduce or eliminate a difference between two people, groups, or things
—often + between
We hope to close the gap between well-funded suburban schools and the struggling schools in poorer communities.
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Austin continues to see the highest million-dollar home share of sales, but the other three metros may close the gap as buyers look to get more for their money.
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John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
The Ravens are going to need to be better on both sides of the ball to close the gap.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 20 Jan. 2025
Pereira has seemingly been working feverishly to close the gap in that area of his game.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
The Bears have heavy lifting ahead to close the gap on three division rivals who qualified for the playoffs.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
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John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
The Ravens are going to need to be better on both sides of the ball to close the gap.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 20 Jan. 2025
Pereira has seemingly been working feverishly to close the gap in that area of his game.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
The Bears have heavy lifting ahead to close the gap on three division rivals who qualified for the playoffs.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
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“Close the gap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20the%20gap. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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