be on the track of
Example Sentences
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"But a big surprise is always a clue you might be on the track of something."
From Time Magazine Archive
To be on the track of hobgoblin tales—nothing could be more attractive.
From Toilers of the Sea by Hugo, Victor
It seemed to him that Ransome was taking an unusually long time about it, that he must be on the track of some terrible discovery.
From Anne Severn and the Fieldings by Sinclair, May
When Mr Dillon, in pursuance of his wire to Mr Davitt, returned from his holiday, he proceeded to make good the threat to be "on the track of Redmond and O'Brien."
From Ireland Since Parnell by Sheehan, D. D. (Daniel Desmond)
Cinders was obviously exploring on his own account, and believed himself to be on the track of some quarry.
From The Rocks of Valpre by Dell, Ethel M. (Ethel May)
