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

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

A prophet has arisen, during these latter days, in Philadelphia, who somewhat obscurely professes to be on the track of this discovery.

From The Arena Volume 4, No. 19, June, 1891 by Flower, B. O. (Benjamin Orange)

"This is the right place, according to the map," said Fred, as though to assure himself and the others that they must be on the track of the hidden wealth.

From The Young Treasure Hunter or, Fred Stanley's Trip to Alaska by Webster, Frank V.

We shall be on the track of the old Scandinavians—of the Norsemen.

From Shirley by Brontë, Charlotte