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

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

From The Ambassador by Merwin, Sam

"He would be on the track of his cousin."

From John Splendid The Tale of a Poor Gentleman, and the Little Wars of Lorn by Munro, Neil

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)

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

From Shirley by Brontë, Charlotte