star system

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London would be more suited to either a percentage or flat fee system, the authors suggested, as Britain "lacks a statutory national 'star' system for hotels present in France and Italy".

From BBC

The old star system of movies and network shows had been displaced by YouTube channels and viral moments and the rise of reality TV.

From New York Times

It’s actually a triple star system, with two sunlike stars that orbit each other and a third star, called Proxima Centauri, that is much farther out.

From Scientific American

In this star system, scientists have observed huge bow shocks undulating toward and away from us, as well as an inner jet that seems to "wiggle" in symmetry on either side of the star.

From Salon

“The spacecraft’s next big encounter will take place in about 40,000 years, when it will fly by another star system. And just in case it comes across any intelligent life out in the universe, it’s carrying a golden record with sights, sounds and greetings from planet Earth,” it noted.

From Washington Times