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

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)

To be on the track of hobgoblin tales—nothing could be more attractive.

From Toilers of the Sea by Hugo, Victor

Falloden seemed occasionally to be on the track of an explanation, which would then vanish and evade him.

From Lady Connie by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.

If oil can be used to good effect anywhere upon troubled waters, we should judge that it might be on the track of vessels between Tasmania and South New Zealand.

From Under the Southern Cross or Travels in Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand, Samoa, and Other Pacific Islands by Ballou, Maturin Murray