a canton in N Switzerland. 668 sq. mi. (1,730 sq. km).
the capital of this canton, on the Lake of Zurich.
Lake of, a lake in N Switzerland. 25 miles (40 km) long; 34 sq. mi. (88 sq. km).
a canton of NE Switzerland: mainly Protestant and German-speaking. Capital: Zürich. Pop: 342 500 (2002 est). Area: 1729 sq km (668 sq miles)
a city in NE Switzerland, the capital of Zürich canton, on Lake Zürich: the largest city and industrial centre in Switzerland; centre of the Swiss Reformation; financial centre. Pop: 336 821 (1999 est)
a lake in N Switzerland, mostly in Zürich canton. Area: 89 sq km (34 sq miles)
The country's commercial hub and the intellectual center of the German-speaking part of Switzerland, Zurich is known as a world banking center.
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The compound, known by researchers as "Compound 10," is the result of nearly two decades of work led by Ursula Quitterer, Professor of Molecular Pharmacology at ETH Zurich.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
Partners Group stock tumbled 15% in Zurich trading.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
In the final episode, Deborah reveals she has cancer and rather than undergo treatment, she is choosing to “go out on top” with the aid of a Zurich clinic.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Spagnuolo has been a Google employee since 2014 and is based in Zurich, according to his LinkedIn page.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Joan took most of the match money, however, and traveled via train to Zurich, where she opened an account in Bobby’s name at the Union Bank of Switzerland.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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