centipede
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She made her mark as a writer of children's literature, with her other works including Harry the Poisonous Centipede and I, Houdini.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2024
Enjoy a taste of nostalgia with this mini arcade player that includes classic Atari games such as Pong, Asteroids, Breakout and Centipede.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2023
The set also includes a trio of game cartridges based on the classic games Asteroids, Adventure, and Centipede, which can be slotted into the Lego console itself.
From The Verge • Jul. 19, 2022
Atari’s Centipede is credited with bringing more female players into arcades when it debuted in 1981, challenging players to fire on an insect as it zigzagged down the screen.
From Washington Times • Jun. 18, 2020
“We’ve come from thousands of miles away!” the Centipede shouted back, grinning more broadly than ever and showing his brown teeth.
From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl
Vocabulary lists containing centipede
Florida's B.E.S.T. Roots: cent
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