1.   The central problem was how to bridge the gulf between the warring factions of the party.

2.   But almost no one in Europe could conceive of their existence, let alone bridge the gulfs of ignorance, race and religious hostility that separated them.

3.   But there was little sign last night of either side bridging the gulf.

4.   Even the most skilled of interpreters, entrusted with the task of bridging wide gulfs between language and culture, come with no guarantees.

5.   He also encouraged the United States to do more to bridge the gulf between China and Taiwan.

6.   He wanted to bridge the gulf that had arisen between the two units.

7.   In the aftermath of the Columbine tragedy, critics and supporters alike said public outrage would likely bridge the gulf over what has been an intractable political issue.

8.   It was Dole who came up with the compromise that bridged the gulf.

9.   The peace deal has bridged their gulf over Bosnia.

10.   The real sleeper of the theater offerings was a play in which the gulf cannot be bridged.