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And from what I saw, at least on the right night, Dave & Buster’s may be on to something.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

And yet here I am, about to tell you that young people might be on to something.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 14, 2025

With a resume as eclectic and consistent as his, he must be on to something.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2025

When he talked to Dean Lomax, they suspected they might be on to a major discovery.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2024

“Hey, that’s a good theory. You might be on to something!”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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