in the original
idiom
: in the language used by the original writer
We read Homer in the original, not in translation.
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Lawrence, who starred as Katniss Everdeen in the original five Hunger Games movies, is reportedly on the verge of making her grand return to the franchise in next year's Sunrise on the Reaping.
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Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
Sky may not make an enormous amount of original content from the nation anymore, but if The Origins can attract the kind of ratings and awards buzz of its predecessor, that will go a long way to keeping its name relevant in the original content game.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2025
Most stores will accept gifts without receipts as long as they are still tagged or in the original packaging.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Dec. 2025
All four of the women were named in the original document that was made public, in 2009, but their names are now redacted from the DOJ’s memos about the deal.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
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Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
Sky may not make an enormous amount of original content from the nation anymore, but if The Origins can attract the kind of ratings and awards buzz of its predecessor, that will go a long way to keeping its name relevant in the original content game.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2025
Most stores will accept gifts without receipts as long as they are still tagged or in the original packaging.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Dec. 2025
All four of the women were named in the original document that was made public, in 2009, but their names are now redacted from the DOJ’s memos about the deal.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
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