tracking down

Example Sentences

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One of the biggest challenges in aging and disease research is tracking down senescent cells.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

To find the materials for his garment, he sourced fabric from all over L.A., but tracking down transparent vinyl or even LED lights ultimately brought him back to the stores of his childhood.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

A former Army helicopter pilot, Kevin Randle, spent much of his life tracking down witnesses who had spotted crash debris and even what looked like alien bodies being hauled away from the remote area.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

"You became an investigator, tracking down witnesses. You became an expert in the law in that field. And you fought your own case tooth and nail."

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

“Don’t disappoint me again,” Mama said, ignoring the tears tracking down Ophie’s cheeks.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland