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

To be on the track of hobgoblin tales—nothing could be more attractive.

From Toilers of the Sea by Hugo, Victor

Cinders was obviously exploring on his own account, and believed himself to be on the track of some quarry.

From The Rocks of Valpre by Dell, Ethel M. (Ethel May)

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