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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Further analysis will be needed to date and to identify the man in the original painting.
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Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 7 Feb. 2025
While McConnell does freeze during the press conference, neither the bandage nor the woman’s voice were present in the original footage circulated by outlets including C-SPAN and CNN.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
Though neither Gale nor Zemeckis wants to make a fourth movie in the original series, the latter did leave the door open for another Back to the Future film.
—EW.com, 6 Feb. 2025
And while talking with Craig Melvin, she was asked to reflect on her role in the original cast of Broadway's Hamilton, which this August will celebrate its 10th anniversary.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
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Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 7 Feb. 2025
While McConnell does freeze during the press conference, neither the bandage nor the woman’s voice were present in the original footage circulated by outlets including C-SPAN and CNN.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
Though neither Gale nor Zemeckis wants to make a fourth movie in the original series, the latter did leave the door open for another Back to the Future film.
—EW.com, 6 Feb. 2025
And while talking with Craig Melvin, she was asked to reflect on her role in the original cast of Broadway's Hamilton, which this August will celebrate its 10th anniversary.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 6 Feb. 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 Feb. 2025.
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