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

The humane society will soon be on the track of the enemy.

From Peck's Sunshine Being a Collection of Articles Written for Peck's Sun, Milwaukee, Wis. - 1882 by Peck, George W. (George Wilbur)

"This is the right place, according to the map," said Fred, as though to assure himself and the others that they must be on the track of the hidden wealth.

From The Young Treasure Hunter or, Fred Stanley's Trip to Alaska by Webster, Frank V.

A prophet has arisen, during these latter days, in Philadelphia, who somewhat obscurely professes to be on the track of this discovery.

From The Arena Volume 4, No. 19, June, 1891 by Flower, B. O. (Benjamin Orange)

Hope to be on the track of TOM TIDDLER's ground very soon.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, July 18, 1891 by Various