- present participle of tailor.
tailoring
Example Sentences
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What is it about tailoring itself that continues to fascinate you, and do you see pleasure in the discipline and restraint of a perfectly constructed garment?
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
The focus on big SUVs is part of a broader strategic shift by European carmakers toward tailoring vehicles to specific regions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Rather than modernizing the home through an extensive renovation, however, the couple chose to preserve its midcentury character while tailoring other elements of the dwelling to their lifestyle.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
"Since those incidents occurred... there were no women in the markets," 26-year-old Ramin Ghafoori, a Herat-based businessman who runs a tailoring shop, told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026
He approached Riddle as he approached the marketplace, tailoring the proposal to the owner’s desires.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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