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

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

Luke would not have quitted him so hastily, but that he wished to be on the track of the thieves, and he hastened to Melbourne.

From Verner's Pride by Wood, Henry, Mrs.

I may be on the track of something or it may be sheer chance.

From The Ambassador by Merwin, Sam