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

“Stillman must be on the track of something.”

From Lefty Locke Pitcher-Manager by Standish, Burt L.

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

From Toilers of the Sea by Hugo, Victor

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

His well-drilled human bloodhounds would be on the track of the English spy, whenever the latter dared to venture out into the streets.

From The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness