Uri

[oo-ree, oor-ee]

noun

1. a canton in central Switzerland. 415 sq. mi. (1,075 sq. km). Altdorf.

Uri

/ ˈuːri /

noun

1. one of the original three cantons of Switzerland, in the centre of the country: mainly German-speaking and Roman Catholic. Capital: Altdorf. Pop: 35 200 (2002 est). Area: 1075 sq km (415 sq miles)

Example Sentences

Uri Goren, who has been campaigning since 7 October 2023 for the return of his cousin's body after Tal Haimi was killed and taken by Hamas two years ago, said he allowed himself "a big sigh of relief" when he heard about the ceasefire agreement.

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It has drawn attention for reports such as a piece critical of NPR by one of its former business editors, Uri Berliner, as well as an investigation of some photos used by mainstream news outlets to illustrate famine in Gaza, which said many of those featured suffered other health conditions.

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However, Elliott Davies, director of Uri Tours, says North Korea holds a "niche appeal" for travellers drawn to unconventional destinations.

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He worked as a human rights lawyer for almost two decades before entering politics in 2005, joining the social-liberal Uri Party, a predecessor of the Democratic Party of Korea and the ruling party at the time.

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Another Standing Together activist, Uri Weltmann, said he thinks there's a growing belief that continuing the war is "not only harmful to the Palestinian civilian population, but also risks the lives of hostages, risks the lives of soldiers, risks the lives of all of us".

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