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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Today, the nation faces its own version of Storm Uri.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026

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

And, unlike during Winter Storm Uri in 2021, thermal power sources held up, too.

From Barron's ● Feb. 6, 2026

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

From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2025

Uri and I walked outside the next morning to see how it was different.

From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli

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