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
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
And for all you know he may be on the track of a masterpiece; but observe: if it happens to be one nobody will see it.
From The Arrow of Gold A Story Between Two Notes by Conrad, Joseph
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)
The humane society will soon be on the track of the enemy.
From Peck's Sunshine Being a Collection of Articles Written for Peck's Sun, Milwaukee, Wis. - 1882 by Peck, George W. (George Wilbur)
