The phrase "given the gap" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use this phrase when you want to introduce a comparison or reference to a difference between two things or topics. For example, "Given the gap in temperature between the two cities, it's no wonder why one is a popular winter destination."
Given the gap that Europe has to close, the idea was not absurd.
Dürer's and Mr. Neuman's projects are as different as one might expect, given the gap of about 500 years.
Given the gap between Tomorrow's Harvest and Boards of Canada's last LP, 2005's The Campfire Headphase, this has been a remarkably short promo campaign.
Given the gap in the law, it comes down to departments to regulate the use of less-lethal force, and that leads to some major disparities.
Given the gap between what might have been and what was, Mr. Osman was often asked if he dreamed that the empire would be restored.
Sims told Guardian Australia it was clear the state of competition in the credit card sector needed investigating., given the gap between the cash rate and interest rates on credit cards.
But given the gaps between albums these days, I can't see that being a possibility.
"I can't believe they haven't instantaneously allowed pilots to defend themselves, given the gaps in the current system".
Still, given the gaps in the United States' own reporting on civilian casualties, the Iraqis' statistics can help the Americans round out their understanding of sectarian tensions in Iraq.
Indeed, some say they believe an element of mystery will always pervade, given the gaps in knowledge about pollutants and their health effects.
After 90 minutes, a stone-faced Mr. Obama emerged to say, "Given the gaps of trust that exist, that's a tough negotiation, and we haven't yet closed the gaps in a way where we think it would actually work".
