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
If oil can be used to good effect anywhere upon troubled waters, we should judge that it might be on the track of vessels between Tasmania and South New Zealand.
From Under the Southern Cross or Travels in Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand, Samoa, and Other Pacific Islands by Ballou, Maturin Murray
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
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)
