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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A lot of the original cast returns, including Julie Bowen as Virginia (who is even more beautiful now than in the original), Christopher McDonald as pro-golfer antagonist Shooter McGavin, and Ben Stiller as the nursing home attendant with anger issues. Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025 The 20-year-old Australian actor was cast in the role, which was played by Woody Harrelson in the original films, in April. Julia Moore, People.com, 26 June 2025 Kiyoko co-wrote the screenplay with Stefanie Scott, the actress who starred as Coley in the original music video. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 June 2025 The circularity of the game’s macro design allows for a more organic and palpably interconnected open world than the UCA offered in the original. David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for in the original

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“In the original.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20original. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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