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tailoring

[tey-ler-ing] / ˈteɪ lər ɪŋ /




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At Eddie’s Alterations, which specializes in tailoring military uniforms, owner Eddie Benitez believes customers may be reluctant to leave the sprawling Marine base because of stepped-up security measures.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 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

With this, she said tailoring regulation and supervision is one way the Fed can ensure the banking system endures as a lasting source of economic strength.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

Nina’s eyes were green and not blue, but that kind of tailoring couldn’t be rushed, so they’d have to do.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo