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

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)

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.

"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.

It was most tiresome of her to come just now, for Maisie felt she might really be on the track of the lost kitten at last.

From Black, White and Gray A Story of Three Homes by Barnes, Robert