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

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

From Shirley by Brontë, Charlotte

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

When Mr Dillon, in pursuance of his wire to Mr Davitt, returned from his holiday, he proceeded to make good the threat to be "on the track of Redmond and O'Brien."

From Ireland Since Parnell by Sheehan, D. D. (Daniel Desmond)

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