Etymology
Origin of tailoring
Example Sentences
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Archrival Adidas, which experienced its own Xinjiang-related problems in 2021, released viral hits in China, such as a “Tang” jacket that integrated the brand’s classic striped pattern with traditional Chinese tailoring.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Even within the same firm, each RIA group offers both overlapping and distinct strategies, tailoring them to each client based on their risk profile.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
One key advantage of this technology is that the cartilage scaffold can be manufactured ahead of time and used for many patients without tailoring it to each individual.
From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026
Costelloe told Reuters the designs were "a celebration of tailoring" and that he wanted to "make women look incredible".
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026
More days passed, and then it was the afternoon of my date, so I went down to the tailoring room to collect my suit.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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