in the original

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: in the language used by the original writer
We read Homer in the original, not in translation.

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According to the lawsuit, Camero initially invested $420,000 for a 30% interest in the original company. Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2026 As in the original, hatchets must be buried and covens assembled to answer these questions. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026 John Lithgow has returned a few times as the Trinity Killer, who died in the original series as well. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026 If returning an item from the Bag Collection, it must be returned in the original packaging with the dust bag, crystal, and authentication card. Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the original

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