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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Tia Carrere, who voiced Nani in the original film, will play Mrs. Kekoa.
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Selena Kuznikov, Variety, 10 Aug. 2024
In that prequel, Cassian is part of a ragtag group that’s involved in stealing the Death Star plans, which are ultimately uploaded by Princess Leia onto R2-D2 in the original 1977 Star Wars movie.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2024
Both Roland and Tannis appear in multiple games and play vital roles in the original; Krieg was first introduced as a downloadable character in Borderlands 2.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2024
Although post-conviction appeals were unsuccessful, the Illinois Innocence Project took his case on in 2014 and its attorneys were able to convince a DuPage County judge that errors in the original fire investigation were significant enough that Amor should receive a new trial.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2024
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Selena Kuznikov, Variety, 10 Aug. 2024
In that prequel, Cassian is part of a ragtag group that’s involved in stealing the Death Star plans, which are ultimately uploaded by Princess Leia onto R2-D2 in the original 1977 Star Wars movie.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2024
Both Roland and Tannis appear in multiple games and play vital roles in the original; Krieg was first introduced as a downloadable character in Borderlands 2.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2024
Although post-conviction appeals were unsuccessful, the Illinois Innocence Project took his case on in 2014 and its attorneys were able to convince a DuPage County judge that errors in the original fire investigation were significant enough that Amor should receive a new trial.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2024
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