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

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

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)

“We think he may be on the track of the total annihilation of matter.”

From Unwise Child by Garrett, Randall

"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