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

Luke would not have quitted him so hastily, but that he wished to be on the track of the thieves, and he hastened to Melbourne.

From Verner's Pride by Wood, Henry, Mrs.

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

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

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