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

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

"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

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)

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

From Shirley by Brontë, Charlotte