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
It was most tiresome of her to come just now, for Maisie felt she might really be on the track of the lost kitten at last.
From Black, White and Gray A Story of Three Homes by Barnes, Robert
“Stillman must be on the track of something.”
From Lefty Locke Pitcher-Manager by Standish, Burt L.
“We think he may be on the track of the total annihilation of matter.”
From Unwise Child by Garrett, Randall
To be on the track of hobgoblin tales—nothing could be more attractive.
From Toilers of the Sea by Hugo, Victor
