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  • Classic Stage has commissioned a new translation by John Christopher Jones, a Russian-speaking American actor who appeared in the company's "Seagull" and who has hand-tailored his rendering of "The Cherry Orchard" to fit the members of this cast.

    The End Of the Line Terry Teachout 2011

  • George, who had always been nattily attired, wore hand-tailored suits, Burberry coats, and Gucci shoes.

    A Covert Affair Jennet Conant 2011

  • When the designers behind edgy menswear labels such as Rag & Bone and Band of Outsiders want to produce a hand-tailored suit made in New York, they rely on an octogenarian tailor who has been cutting clothes in the same East Williamsburg factory for more than 60 years.

    Fashion's New (Old) Thing Robin Kawakami 2011

  • George, who had always been nattily attired, wore hand-tailored suits, Burberry coats, and Gucci shoes.

    A Covert Affair Jennet Conant 2011

  • Gay Talese's childhood memoir begins with Gay as a little boy who is heartbreakingly debonair in his hand-tailored suits and miniature snap-brim hats made by his father, Joseph clothing that earns him teasing from his tough Irish classmates.

    Five Best Memoirs Norris Church Mailer 2010

  • Grey ran his fingers down the lapel of his hand-tailored jacket.

    Dark Warrior Untamed Alexis Morgan 2010

  • This issue is hand-tailored to the anger and frustration out there in the country, Democrats are on the side of the angels, and it is downright astonishing that Democrats have so far refused to make this case.

    Chris Weigant: Friday Talking Points [131] -- Democratic Campaign Advice 2010

  • This issue is hand-tailored to the anger and frustration out there in the country, Democrats are on the side of the angels, and it is downright astonishing that Democrats have so far refused to make this case.

    Chris Weigant: Friday Talking Points [131] -- Democratic Campaign Advice Chris Weigant 2010

  • This issue is hand-tailored to the anger and frustration out there in the country, Democrats are on the side of the angels, and it is downright astonishing that Democrats have so far refused to make this case.

    Chris Weigant: Friday Talking Points [131] -- Democratic Campaign Advice 2010

  • "Here you have to create a good-looking, classic, interesting building that isn't hand-tailored towards one specific brand," Mr. Kaplan says.

    An Office Tower for a Diverse Clientele 2010

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