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three-star

American  
[three-stahr] / ˈθriˌstɑr /

adjective

  1. of or being a lieutenant general, as indicated by three stars on an insignia.


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In a three-star review, Metro's Charlotte Minter said, external said the TV show "won't hit the sweet spot for diehard fans" and was "lacking in uniqueness to justify being a prequel".

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

Ponder was a three-star prospect out of Miami Carol City Senior High in Opa Locka, Fla., who spent a year at Bethune-Cookman University before transferring to Colorado.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 7, 2026

Carter Jones flipped his commitment from California to Arizona that October after developing into a three-star linebacker at Crean Lutheran, and he formed a tight bond with Mpoyi before leaving for college.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 2, 2026

Just over one in every five officers whom Xi had promoted to three-star rank has been dismissed or come under investigation for serious misconduct, the Journal’s count found.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 28, 2026

There’s no way Mom would settle for a roadside motel or three-star resort.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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