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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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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 deep freeze could be the biggest test for the electric grid since Winter Storm Uri in 2021, which killed hundreds of Americans and knocked out power to millions.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

One of the greatest magic tricks I ever saw unfolded when Johnny Carson invited the illusionist Uri Geller on “The Tonight Show” to bend a spoon with his mind.

From New York Times • Nov. 20, 2024

Still, "it truly was a delight to have this particular work brought back by Uri Geller's daughter", she said.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2024

Using the ears as handles, Uri hauled Big Henryk to his feet.

From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli

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