Uri

American

[oo-ree, oor-ee] / ˈu ri, ˈʊər i /

noun

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

Uri British

/ ˈuːri /

noun

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)

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But Uri spots talent, and soon Niki will desperately need the money when Harry lands in the hospital.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Edna’s brother, Uri, died fighting with Israel in its 1948 war for independence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

In a Wednesday note, EBW Analytics wrote that in the next week, there are four days when temperatures are expected to fall below the levels seen during Winter Storm Uri in 2021.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

His post box work drew international attention when it caught the eye of famous spoon-bender Uri Geller.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2025

Everyone cheered but Uri, even Big Henryk, and then we were silent for a long time.

From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli

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