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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While significantly lower than the lead found in the original applesauce products (a whopping 2,270 ppm to 5,110 ppm), long-term exposure to lead can still lead to adverse health effects.
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Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
The brothers will also executive produce the project alongside their former costar Demi Lovato, who played Mitchie Torres in the original films.
—Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Ironically, there was no actual pumpkin in the original recipe—just the warming mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and clove.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
However, not returning for the follow-up is Evan Rachel Wood, who played Sally’s (Bullock) daughter, Kylie, in the original movie.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 13 Sep. 2025
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Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
The brothers will also executive produce the project alongside their former costar Demi Lovato, who played Mitchie Torres in the original films.
—Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Ironically, there was no actual pumpkin in the original recipe—just the warming mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and clove.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
However, not returning for the follow-up is Evan Rachel Wood, who played Sally’s (Bullock) daughter, Kylie, in the original movie.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 13 Sep. 2025
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