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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For extra space and elevated vistas over Lummus Park and the ocean, opt for a Royal Suite or a Betsy Balcony Suite in the original Colonial building. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026 The film stars Choi Min-sik and Han So-hee in the roles played by Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway in the original film. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2026 But among the cast is Rusty Goffe, who appeared in the original 1971 film as part of Wonka’s workforce. — Sara Belcher, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026 The customized coupe features a T-top roof, aggressive aero body kit, and a graphics package that could have appeared in the original The Fast and the Furious. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026 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 3 Oct. 2026.

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