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
"He would be on the track of his cousin."
From John Splendid The Tale of a Poor Gentleman, and the Little Wars of Lorn by Munro, Neil
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
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
And for all you know he may be on the track of a masterpiece; but observe: if it happens to be one nobody will see it.
From The Arrow of Gold A Story Between Two Notes by Conrad, Joseph
