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The phrase "a gap opens" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation where a space or opportunity becomes available, often in a metaphorical sense.
Example: "As the discussion progressed, a gap opens in the conversation, allowing for new ideas to emerge."
Alternatives: "a void appears" or "an opening arises".
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At that point, consequently, a "gap" opens up between desired saving and investment.
"A gap opens up in the middle, and there is an opportunity in this middle ground".
The seeds remain viable in the soil for many years and may germinate after a burning occurs or a gap opens in the forest canopy.
But if a gap opens up -- as old trees die, for instance -- the vines tend to take advantage of the sunny spot to establish a home base.
When a more heavyweight player is taken out, a gap opens up in the supply chain which is promptly filled by violent competition between or within gangs.
Gender diversity in Stem is afflicted by a "leaky pipeline": until the age of 16, as many girls as boys study science, but after this a gap opens up.
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But in the first four months of 2009 a gap opened again, of $96m.
I just went for it and luckily a gap opened up".
And then, at last, a gap opened up in front of – who else? – O'Connell.
He raced lights and shot across lanes when a gap opened between shiny black sedans gunning their motors.
During the first day of the two-day fight, a gap opened in the eastward-facing Union line.
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