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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Sean Patrick Thomas, who played Ronald Clifford in the original film, plays Professor Chadwick in this version. —

Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024 Meanwhile, Sean Patrick Thomas (Gen V), who played music teacher Roland in the original film, will portray Professor Hank Chadwick in the series. —

Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 24 Oct. 2024 Jesse Plemons, Cristin Milioti, Jimmi Simpson and Michaela Coel star in the original episode which aired as the first of season four. —

Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2024 My comment: Go ahead and preserve any constants that are in the original prompt and carry them over into the revised prompt. —

Lance Eliot, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in the original

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