on the right track

Example Sentences

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Your kitchen should fill with a buttery, nutty, garlicky aroma, which means you’re on the right track.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

“It’s just hard to stay on the right track and do every single thing to the best of your ability and consistently do everything the right way,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

"Germany is on the right track," he said, pointing out that his country has significantly boosted its military spending in recent years.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

"We're on the right track with the coach and I think you can see that, even if we've lost in our recent matches."

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

The computer was telling him he was on the right track.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein