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

Falloden seemed occasionally to be on the track of an explanation, which would then vanish and evade him.

From Lady Connie by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.

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

"This is the right place, according to the map," said Fred, as though to assure himself and the others that they must be on the track of the hidden wealth.

From The Young Treasure Hunter or, Fred Stanley's Trip to Alaska by Webster, Frank V.

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