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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In addition, actor Devon Sawa, who portrayed obsessive fan Stan in the original video for the 2000 song from his The Marshall Mathers LP also pulled up to the STANS lookalike contest in New York to meet some fellow Stans, pose with Slim Shady and help judge the contest.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 7 Aug. 2025
As in the original film, Blunt’s hair is copper-colored and worn down with a center part, but this time she’s added a few waves to give it texture.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 30 July 2025
McDonald returns to the role of Shooter McGavin, reprising his role as Happy's main rival who has struggled with a mental breakdown following his defeat in the original film.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 29 July 2025
Nina, in turn, launched Smitty’s Market in the original Kreuz building.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 7 Aug. 2025
As in the original film, Blunt’s hair is copper-colored and worn down with a center part, but this time she’s added a few waves to give it texture.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 30 July 2025
McDonald returns to the role of Shooter McGavin, reprising his role as Happy's main rival who has struggled with a mental breakdown following his defeat in the original film.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 29 July 2025
Nina, in turn, launched Smitty’s Market in the original Kreuz building.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
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“In the original.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20original. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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