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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Uri

In 2019, the catchphrase "How's the josh?" leapt from Uri: The Surgical Strike - a blockbuster inspired by India's 2016 cross-border military operation against Pakistan- into the political mainstream.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 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

Next-day natural gas prices in the Northeast are trading at $135 per million BTUs for Tuesday, seven times as high as the peak during Uri.

From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026

Although freezing temperatures are forecast for much of the state, conditions aren’t expected to be as dire as they were in 2021, during the storm named Uri.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026

The next day Uri tied a rope around my wrist.

From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli

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